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M981 AEW

1994 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,567 mi
Last recorded55,567 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM981 AEW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 55,567 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 55,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 55,201 miles

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 55,196 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 54,722 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 54,710 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,303 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 54,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,810 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 53,801 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,049 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 52,915 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,915 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,266 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,437 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,745 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 49,745 miles

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,366 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 46,843 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,499 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 44,499 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 42,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 39,975 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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M981 AEW is a 1994 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M981 AEW, 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 M981 AEW registered?

M981 AEW is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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