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M224 MWK

1995 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,904 mi
Last recorded44,904 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM224 MWK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,904 miles

both front tyres getting close to tread wear indicaters

o/s/r shock absorber damp

power steering pump damp

Fail 26 Aug 2011 44,897 miles

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

both front tyres getting close to tread wear indicaters

o/s/r shock absorber damp

power steering pump damp

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,979 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 14 Aug 2010 38,956 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 38,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,869 miles

advise on condition of o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2009 35,793 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise on condition of o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 13 May 2008 32,248 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 28,997 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 27,843 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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M224 MWK is a 1995 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M224 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 M224 MWK registered?

M224 MWK is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is M224 MWK safe to buy?

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