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M208 BBP

1995 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,839 mi
Last recorded128,839 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM208 BBP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2010 128,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 120,888 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 120,818 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 113,407 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 113,407 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 104,882 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 104,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside headlamp lens becoming opaque

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 94,026 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 82,526 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 82,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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M208 BBP is a 1995 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M208 BBP, 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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M208 BBP is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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