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N954 MTL

1995 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

226,411 mi
Last recorded226,411 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN954 MTL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2013 226,411 miles

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all wheel arches corroded

damage to offside front wing

general under body corrosion

offside rear wing corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2012 219,171 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all wheel arches corroded

corrosion to bodywork

coveres fitted to outer sills

damage to offside front wing

general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2012 219,171 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all wheel arches corroded

corrosion to bodywork

coveres fitted to outer sills

damage to offside front wing

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2011 214,138 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills covered

centre/rear exhaust in poor condition

corrosion to bodywork

front wheelarches corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2010 20,984 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front and rear wheel arches corroded

outter sills covered

Pass 2 Jul 2009 205,133 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 205,130 miles

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

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

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Rusted

Front Suspension Lower Arms Rusting

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2008 201,325 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis and suspension components rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2008 201,325 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis and suspension components rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2007 196,778 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 196,773 miles

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 189,962 miles

fuel tank rusty

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2006 189,954 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank rusty

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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N954 MTL is a 1995 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1995 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,429 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 N954 MTL, 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 31 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N954 MTL registered?

N954 MTL is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 28 November 1995.

Is N954 MTL safe to buy?

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