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M242 MKV

1995 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,766 mi
Last recorded91,766 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 MKV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2007 91,766 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 91,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2006 85,080 miles

nearside rear sock absorber damp

nearside rear trailing arm forward inner mounting bush worn and splitting

outer cv gaiter oily

power steering pipes oily

small split in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

steering rack gaiters oily

Pass 7 Sep 2005 78,779 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

outer c/v gaitors perished

power steering pipes oily

rear trailing arm foward mounting bushes 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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M242 MKV is a 1995 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M242 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M242 MKV registered?

M242 MKV is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 29 June 1995.

Is M242 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M242 MKV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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