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M707 ABY

1994 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,466 mi
Last recorded129,466 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM707 ABY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2017 129,466 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 128,332 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 128,321 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 126,746 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 125,402 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 125,337 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 123,956 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 122,398 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 120,794 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 118,691 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 116,146 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 111,657 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 107,268 miles

battery loose.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 101,431 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 101,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear indicators going pale. †rear wiperblade split.

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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M707 ABY is a 1994 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M707 ABY, 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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What year was M707 ABY registered?

M707 ABY is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M707 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M707 ABY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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