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M972 XPW

1994 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,883 mi
Last recorded68,883 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM972 XPW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 68,883 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 68,883 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,858 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 67,839 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 66,231 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 64,370 miles

front and rear surspension bushes weak on anti roll bar and rear trailing arms

Pass 20 Feb 2006 62,376 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both outer wheel arches getting rusty

Both rear indicators faded slightly

Both rear trailing arm to body mounting bushes perished and splitting

Exhaust system rusty around seams and joints

Nearside front anti roll bar link rod mounting bushes perished and splitting

Offside outer cv boot badly perished

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 XPW is a 1994 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPW, 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 M972 XPW registered?

M972 XPW is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M972 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M972 XPW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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