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M691 THE

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,405 mi
Last recorded107,405 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM691 THE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 107,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 100,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 86,113 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 78,223 miles

advise n/s/f brake tight

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

advise o/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 4 Oct 2014 70,652 miles

osf inner cv boot , slight weep

Pass 5 Oct 2013 64,705 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,683 miles

advise o/s/r outer sill surface corrosion

advise o/s/r tyre splitting on inner edge of tread

Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,552 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 57,548 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2010 54,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 50,744 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 47,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear tyres perished slightly out of shape and small cuts in tread

Pass 11 Oct 2008 47,213 miles

advise rear tyres perished slightly out of shape and small cuts in tread

Fail 13 Oct 2007 44,169 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 44,169 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 40,969 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 38,293 miles

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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M691 THE is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M691 THE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M691 THE registered?

M691 THE is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M691 THE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M691 THE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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