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M378 ALX

1994 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,434 mi
Last recorded104,434 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 216I94,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM378 ALX
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2007 104,434 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s door mirror held on with tape

rear floor corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2007 104,434 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s door mirror held on with tape

rear floor corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2006 91,117 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 82,469 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M378 ALX is a 1994 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M378 ALX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M378 ALX registered?

M378 ALX is a 1994 Rover 216I, first registered on 15 August 1994.

Is M378 ALX safe to buy?

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