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M293 MKV

1995 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,056 mi
Last recorded133,056 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM293 MKV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 133,056 miles

airbag light stays on.

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both rear tyre tread depths 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

various light scratches in windscreen.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 133,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

airbag light stays on.

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both rear tyre tread depths 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

various light scratches in windscreen.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 121,792 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 05/06/2007.

Fail 5 Jun 2007 121,792 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

brake fluid lvel low.

paint work in poor condition.

various engine oil leaks.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 109,748 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 26/06/2006.

Fail 26 Jun 2006 109,748 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

handbrake travels high.

headlamp patterns poor.

paint work in poor condition.

rear radius arm bushes cracked.

slight play in o/s of steering rack.

various engine & gear box oil leaks.

various stone chips in windscreen. †

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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M293 MKV is a 1995 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M293 MKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M293 MKV registered?

M293 MKV is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 4 July 1995.

Is M293 MKV safe to buy?

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