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M226 DLY

1995 Rover 416

Gold Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,553 mi
Last recorded73,553 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 DLY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 73,553 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 73,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,520 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 66,467 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 63,011 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side cv boot

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,011 miles

off side cv boot

Pass 15 Jan 2010 59,947 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,116 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 55,765 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 49,497 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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M226 DLY is a 1995 Rover 416 in Gold with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M226 DLY, 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 M226 DLY registered?

M226 DLY is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 27 February 1995.

Is M226 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M226 DLY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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