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M266 YCR

1995 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,570 mi
Last recorded102,570 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM266 YCR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2020 102,570 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside front drive shaft has play at gearbox end

Oil leaks

Pass 10 Jan 2019 100,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 97,923 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 95,602 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 93,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,560 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2015 90,560 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 88,219 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,802 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,455 miles

Front bumper damaged and both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 80,938 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2010 78,309 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Front bumper damged both corners

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 15 Jan 2009 75,398 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,402 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushs starting to perish

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Pass 15 Jan 2007 69,045 miles

General oil leaks

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

Slight play in steering rack

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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M266 YCR is a 1995 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M266 YCR, 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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M266 YCR is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 12 January 1995.

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