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M228 MKV

1995 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,004 mi
Last recorded73,004 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 MKV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,004 miles

1. n/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch. 2. o/s rear suspension mounting bush becoming perished. 3. both front brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 73,000 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 71,839 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 71,836 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f brake disc becoming corroded † †o/s/f brake brake slightly tight † †front brake pads becoming worn

n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished † †n/s/ and o/s/f steel brake pipes becoming corroded † †unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Jan 2006 70,204 miles

both front brake discs becoming corroded † †nearside outer drive shaft gaitor becoming perished † †unable to check outer sills due to plastic sill covers † †

offside rear trailing arm mounting bushes becoming perished

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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M228 MKV is a 1995 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M228 MKV, 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 M228 MKV registered?

M228 MKV is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 23 June 1995.

Is M228 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M228 MKV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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