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H872 FLW

1990 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

109,924 mi
Last recorded109,924 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH872 FLW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 109,924 miles

tyres old

Fail 25 Nov 2011 109,924 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 109,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear brakes need stripping and cleaning

wiper linkages worn

Pass 2 Oct 2008 109,487 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

long travel parking brake

o-s-r wheel starting to corror

Fail 2 Oct 2008 109,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

long travel parking brake

o-s-r wheel starting to corror

Pass 4 Oct 2007 105,078 miles

brake fliud level low

Fail 4 Oct 2007 105,077 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake fliud level low

Pass 13 Oct 2006 102,135 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 102,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 99,768 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 99,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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H872 FLW is a 1990 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 H872 FLW, 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 H872 FLW registered?

H872 FLW is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 22 October 1990.

Is H872 FLW safe to buy?

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