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M203 BOR

1995 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,802 mi
Last recorded118,802 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 BOR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 118,802 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 113,178 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 113,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 107,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

parking brake eff just on limit

Pass 9 Feb 2009 101,913 miles

INNER EDGE OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

REAR NUMBER PLATE STAINED

Pass 1 Feb 2008 95,865 miles

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS INSECURE

OFFSIDE OF REAR BUMPER INSECURE

OIL LEAKS

REAR NUMBER PLATE STAINED

SILL COVERS FITTED

SMALL CRACK IN OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 1 Feb 2008 95,853 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS INSECURE

OFFSIDE OF REAR BUMPER INSECURE

OIL LEAKS

REAR NUMBER PLATE STAINED

SILL COVERS FITTED

SMALL CRACK IN OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 15 Jan 2007 90,844 miles

FRONT UNDER TRAY DAMAGED

Fail 12 Jan 2007 90,844 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rattle.

front under tray damaged.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 86,564 miles

front spotlight damaged and insecure.

front under tray damaged.

power steering pump damp.

Fail 8 Feb 2006 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front spotlight damaged and insecure.

front undertray damaged.

power steering pump and areas damp.

radiator cover loose.

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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M203 BOR is a 1995 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M203 BOR, 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.

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What year was M203 BOR registered?

M203 BOR is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 25 May 1995.

Is M203 BOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M203 BOR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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