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M283 DRT

1994 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,433 mi
Last recorded124,433 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 216I94,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM283 DRT
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2006 124,433 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 124,433 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 186,246 miles

bumper insecure

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2005 186,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bumper insecure

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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M283 DRT is a 1994 Rover 216I in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M283 DRT, 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 M283 DRT registered?

M283 DRT is a 1994 Rover 216I, first registered on 3 October 1994.

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