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M989 AEW

1994 Rover 416

Maroon Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,137 mi
Last recorded97,137 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM989 AEW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2009 97,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 97,137 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 92,003 miles

Spare tyre defective

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2008 92,003 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 85,627 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 85,627 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 83,529 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 83,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 80,701 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 80,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

coolant radiator very corroded

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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M989 AEW is a 1994 Rover 416 in Maroon with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M989 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 M989 AEW registered?

M989 AEW is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 14 October 1994.

Is M989 AEW safe to buy?

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