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H885 YEG

1990 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,106 mi
Last recorded107,106 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH885 YEG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 107,106 miles

both front cv boots deteriorated / heavy under body corrosion / heavy sill corrosion / o/s/f caliper damp cannot tell if brake fluid

Fail 8 Feb 2013 107,106 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front cv boots deteriorated / heavy under body corrosion / heavy sill corrosion / o/s/f caliper damp cannot tell if brake fluid

Pass 8 Feb 2012 106,235 miles

brake pipes corroded / anti-roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated / rear brake have imbalance

front washers inop [frozen] front wipers deteriorating / heavy under body & sill corosion / wheel arches & sills weaakend / slight play in osf wheel / exhaust corroded & rear box small holes

Pass 8 Feb 2011 105,301 miles

exhaust blow at rear box / exhaust corroded / sill corrosion / under body corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2010 104,064 miles

os wiper jumping/ number plate lamps dim/osf outer c,v boot persihing/under body etc corrosion/front discs slightly pitting/exhaust deterioration/rear tyres deteriorated/anit-roll bar drop links in poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2010 104,062 miles

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

os wiper jumping/ number plate lamps dim/osf outer c,v boot persihing/under body etc corrosion/front discs slightly pitting/exhaust deterioration/rear tyres deteriorated/anit-roll bar drop links in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2009 102,591 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 102,582 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 100,668 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 100,634 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 98,492 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 98,470 miles

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

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

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

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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H885 YEG is a 1990 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H885 YEG, 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 H885 YEG registered?

H885 YEG is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 30 November 1990.

Is H885 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H885 YEG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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