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M261 OOB

1995 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,725 mi
Last recorded125,725 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 OOB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 125,725 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 116,565 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 110,973 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 110,973 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2012 107,713 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 107,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front cross member very rusty, suspension components rusting, steering rack worn offside end.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 104,495 miles

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

slight play in rack/both front tyres worn near to min.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 101,460 miles

rust on subframe. rack worn off side end.

Fail 23 Feb 2009 97,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 97,868 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 95,439 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 92,447 miles

both front and os rear tyres appear 2/3 worn.rear indicators faded.rear suspension bushes worn/perished.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 80,704 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 80,704 miles

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

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

coolant leaking

exhaust very rusty and leaking at joint to rear section

limited reserve handbrake travel

oil level at minimum

radiator detereorated

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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M261 OOB is a 1995 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M261 OOB, 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 M261 OOB registered?

M261 OOB is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 23 January 1995.

Is M261 OOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M261 OOB shows 14 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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