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M227 BBV

1995 Rover 416

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,569 mi
Last recorded131,569 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 BBV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 131,569 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 129,503 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 127,214 miles

corrosion to sills and doorshuts - offside front doorshut small hole

damage to windscreen

minor leak from centre exhaust section

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2009 124,628 miles

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

brake fluid level not to maximum

corrosion to sills

damage to windscreen

handbrake travel high

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

small hole offside front door shut

suspension bushes (front and rear) perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 121,882 miles

damage to windscreen

handbrake travel high

power steering light - suggest attention

rear exhaust system corroding

rear suspension arm bushes perishing

Fail 21 Apr 2008 121,780 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

damage to windscreen

handbrake travel high

power steering light - suggest attention

rear exhaust system corroding

rear suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2007 111,830 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 102,318 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 102,318 miles

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

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

CV joints "clicking" under load

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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M227 BBV is a 1995 Rover 416 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M227 BBV, 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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M227 BBV is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 16 January 1995.

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