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M223 GAC

1994 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,982 mi
Last recorded101,982 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 216I94,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 GAC
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2008 101,982 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 18 Dec 2008 101,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 28 Dec 2007 93,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

metal ferrules on rear flexi brake hoses corroded

no nearside mirror glass

offside rear wheel arch lip corroded

steering rack noisey

Fail 27 Dec 2007 93,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

metal ferrules on rear flexi brake hoses corroded

no nearside mirror glass

offside rear wheel arch lip corroded

steering rack noisey

Pass 13 Dec 2006 82,888 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2006 82,886 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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M223 GAC is a 1994 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 94,162 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M223 GAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M223 GAC registered?

M223 GAC is a 1994 Rover 216I, first registered on 10 October 1994.

Is M223 GAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M223 GAC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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