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M896 RCJ

1994 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,110 mi
Last recorded76,110 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 RCJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 76,110 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 74,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 72,297 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 67,759 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 63,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 59,238 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 55,696 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 51,401 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,198 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,868 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 46,868 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,933 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 45,933 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 45,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,011 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 44,231 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,929 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,441 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,362 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,322 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 37,322 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 35,565 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 33,622 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 31,230 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 28,992 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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M896 RCJ is a 1994 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M896 RCJ, 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 M896 RCJ registered?

M896 RCJ is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 9 December 1994.

Is M896 RCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M896 RCJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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