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M242 TKU

1995 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,192 mi
Last recorded66,192 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 TKU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 66,192 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 66,191 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 59,018 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 57,581 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,581 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,557 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,451 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 55,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,457 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,393 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 53,393 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,792 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,393 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,964 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 44,398 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,398 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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M242 TKU is a 1995 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M242 TKU, 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 M242 TKU registered?

M242 TKU is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 28 March 1995.

Is M242 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M242 TKU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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