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M253 MKV

1995 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,084 mi
Last recorded48,084 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 MKV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2010 48,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,084 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 44,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s & n/s rear suspension eye bushes showing signs of stress. safe at this time . check in 3 months time ?

Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,774 miles

o/s & n/s rear suspension eye bushes showing signs of stress. safe at this time . check in 3 months time ?

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,085 miles

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

both rear radius bushes deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2007 40,067 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

front to rear o/s brake pipe corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,999 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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M253 MKV is a 1995 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M253 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 M253 MKV registered?

M253 MKV is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 29 June 1995.

Is M253 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M253 MKV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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