MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,704 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
alternator belt age cracked
front brake application and release uneven
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
alternator belt age cracked
both front wiper blade smearing
front brake application and release uneven
nearside front headlamp trim protruding
offside front seat frame runners worn and base cushion loose
slight play in steering rack
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside rear brake pipes rusting at exposed ends
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
temporary repairs to offside door mirror
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside rear brake pipes rusting at exposed ends
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
temporary repairs to offside door mirror
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M265 TAU is a 1995 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M265 TAU, 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 M265 TAU registered?
M265 TAU is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 13 February 1995.
Is M265 TAU safe to buy?
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