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M749 ARL

1994 Rover 416

Gold Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,450 mi
Last recorded94,450 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM749 ARL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 94,450 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 92,928 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 91,548 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 90,241 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 88,259 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 88,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 84,618 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 81,732 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 76,301 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 76,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M749 ARL is a 1994 Rover 416 in Gold with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 88,925 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 M749 ARL, 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 32 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 M749 ARL registered?

M749 ARL is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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