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H870 JFX

1990 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,314 mi
Last recorded75,314 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH870 JFX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,314 miles

n/s steering rack boot perishing

front brake pads look thin

both front outer c.v boots perishing

footbrake efficiency on limit

o/s/f sub frame + n/s/r outer sill both heavily undersealed

o/s/r trailing arm bush heavily split

Fail 25 Sep 2009 75,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front outer c.v boots perishing

front brake pads look thin

n/s steering rack boot perishing

o/s/r trailing arm bush heavily split

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,440 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,945 miles

Nearside rear trailing arme rubber bush perrishing

Nearside reat tyre tread perrishing

Squeal from rear brakes

Fail 5 Oct 2006 46,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,626 miles

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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H870 JFX is a 1990 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H870 JFX, 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.

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What year was H870 JFX registered?

H870 JFX is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 4 August 1990.

Is H870 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H870 JFX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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