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M897 LOG

1994 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,694 mi
Last recorded86,694 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 LOG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 86,694 miles

both headlamp aims almost too high

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r trailing arm bush deteriating

o/s/f c.v boot deteriated

rear reg plate deteriated

slight interaction both rear position lamps

slight play o/s/f wheel

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childs seat being fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2008 86,694 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp aims almost too high

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r trailing arm bush deteriating

o/s/f c.v boot deteriated

rear reg plate deteriated

slight interaction both rear position lamps

slight play o/s/f wheel

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childs seat being fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2007 80,203 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 75,532 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 75,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 70,225 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 70,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding 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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M897 LOG is a 1994 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M897 LOG, 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 M897 LOG registered?

M897 LOG is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 22 August 1994.

Is M897 LOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M897 LOG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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