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M957 DRP

1994 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

97,610 mi
Last recorded97,610 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM957 DRP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2009 97,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 93,186 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 93,186 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front outer cv boots heavily perished

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front number plate cracked

middle box heavily corroded

Pass 22 May 2007 82,650 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 82,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate cracked

front wipers smearing

handbrake travel high

middle cat and front pipe corroded

offside front drop link debonded

offside inner drive shaft boot leaking

offside outer cv boot perished

pas pump damp

Pass 31 May 2006 74,050 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 74,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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M957 DRP is a 1994 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M957 DRP, 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 M957 DRP registered?

M957 DRP is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 11 October 1994.

Is M957 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M957 DRP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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