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H797 MBO

1990 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,145 mi
Last recorded208,145 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH797 MBO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 208,145 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,718 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,473 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,212 miles

front reg plate cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2008 15,212 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2006 14,473 miles

Front number platre cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear outer tyre sidewall deteriorating

Fail 22 Jul 2006 14,473 miles

Front number platre cracked.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear outer tyre sidewall deteriorating

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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H797 MBO is a 1990 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 97,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H797 MBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 36 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H797 MBO registered?

H797 MBO is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H797 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H797 MBO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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