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M935 VSN

1994 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,122 mi
Last recorded52,122 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM935 VSN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 52,122 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 48,633 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 48,631 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,075 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 45,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,497 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,546 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 31,462 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,644 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 29,644 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,547 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 29,446 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 29,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 29,167 miles

indicators flash slow on the limit when engine speed is ticking over.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,759 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,302 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,758 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 27,189 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 27,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 26,405 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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M935 VSN is a 1994 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M935 VSN, 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 M935 VSN registered?

M935 VSN is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 17 October 1994.

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