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M342 VWT

1995 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,147 mi
Last recorded70,147 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM342 VWT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 70,147 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 70,147 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 69,031 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 69,031 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 68,133 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 68,133 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 66,041 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 63,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 63,138 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 63,138 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,201 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 61,201 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,143 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 58,143 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,281 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,395 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,636 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,536 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,608 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,641 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,513 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,413 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,986 miles

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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M342 VWT is a 1995 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M342 VWT, 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 M342 VWT registered?

M342 VWT is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 22 March 1995.

Is M342 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M342 VWT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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