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M491 UAR

1995 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,982 mi
Last recorded65,982 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 UAR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 65,982 miles

front and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

offside front brake slight binding

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to perish

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2009 65,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

offside front brake slight binding

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to perish

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 63,334 miles

centre - rear exhaust starting to rust

check front brake inner pads

nearside front tyre tread inner edge wearing low

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

oil leak

rear suspension bushes starting to split/ wear

Fail 11 Aug 2008 63,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre - rear exhaust starting to rust

check front brake inner pads

nearside front tyre tread inner edge wearing low

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

oil leak

rear suspension bushes starting to split/ wear

Pass 13 Aug 2007 60,774 miles

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn to legal limit

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2007 60,767 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre inner edge worn to legal limit

offside front wiper blade split at ends

oil leak coming from engine area

Pass 1 Aug 2006 56,198 miles

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to split/wear

centre exhaust section starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2006 56,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to crack

centre exhaust section starting to rust

small stone chips in front 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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M491 UAR is a 1995 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M491 UAR, 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 M491 UAR registered?

M491 UAR is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 3 February 1995.

Is M491 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M491 UAR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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