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H972 TGN

1990 Rover 416

Bronze Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,772 mi
Last recorded56,772 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH972 TGN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 56,772 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 56,394 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 56,228 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 56,201 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,718 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 54,032 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,159 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 44,617 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,512 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,829 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,003 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,966 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 41,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,118 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,850 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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H972 TGN is a 1990 Rover 416 in Bronze with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H972 TGN, 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 H972 TGN registered?

H972 TGN is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 22 August 1990.

Is H972 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H972 TGN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H972 TGN have outstanding finance?

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