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M972 EBD

1994 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,547 mi
Last recorded84,547 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM972 EBD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 84,547 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

radiator in poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2009 84,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

radiator in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2008 82,668 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 81,614 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 80,147 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 78,244 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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M972 EBD is a 1994 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M972 EBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M972 EBD registered?

M972 EBD is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 20 December 1994.

Is M972 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M972 EBD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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