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M166 MWK

1995 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,168 mi
Last recorded103,168 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 MWK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 103,168 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 103,129 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 99,754 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 99,459 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 95,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 95,448 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 90,594 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 86,756 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 86,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M166 MWK is a 1995 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,429 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 M166 MWK, 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 31 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 M166 MWK registered?

M166 MWK is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 18 April 1995.

Is M166 MWK safe to buy?

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