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M791 THE

1994 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,015 mi
Last recorded127,015 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM791 THE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2012 127,015 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 120,843 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 120,838 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 114,820 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear sill to wheel arch filled

Pass 28 Sep 2009 107,454 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 101,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2008 101,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2007 92,979 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 92,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 87,084 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 81,643 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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M791 THE is a 1994 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M791 THE, 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.

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What year was M791 THE registered?

M791 THE is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 19 August 1994.

Is M791 THE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M791 THE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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