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M521 HRP

1995 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,685 mi
Last recorded138,685 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 HRP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 138,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 125,844 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 125,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 110,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 110,809 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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M521 HRP is a 1995 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M521 HRP, 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 M521 HRP registered?

M521 HRP is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 7 March 1995.

Is M521 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M521 HRP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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