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M278 UKY

1995 Rover 416

Gold Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,028 mi
Last recorded89,028 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 UKY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2010 89,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs show slight wear

o/s headlamp glass shows damage

Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,966 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,452 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 70,599 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 66,225 miles

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

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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M278 UKY is a 1995 Rover 416 in Gold with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M278 UKY, 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 M278 UKY registered?

M278 UKY is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M278 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M278 UKY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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