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M279 ROC

1995 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,224 mi
Last recorded150,224 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 ROC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2015 150,224 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 150,224 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 140,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 134,690 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 129,450 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 124,019 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 117,937 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2009 111,070 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 108,965 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 108,965 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 106,117 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 106,117 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 102,068 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 101,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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M279 ROC 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 M279 ROC, 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 M279 ROC registered?

M279 ROC is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 20 April 1995.

Is M279 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M279 ROC 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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