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M679 BTL

1994 Rover 216

Gold Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,526 mi
Last recorded107,526 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM679 BTL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 107,526 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 107,526 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 106,643 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 106,643 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 105,171 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 104,345 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 103,094 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 101,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 100,511 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 100,511 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 94,214 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 86,315 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arm bushes slight deteriation

Fail 3 Sep 2007 78,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 78,912 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 74,509 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 74,448 miles

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

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

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

BOTH Front Tyres worn on inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

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

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

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

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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M679 BTL is a 1994 Rover 216 in Gold with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1994 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 88,916 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M679 BTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M679 BTL is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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