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M733 UTS

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,416 mi
Last recorded179,416 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM733 UTS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2010 179,416 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 171,131 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 162,821 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 151,535 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 151,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 150,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wipers dont self park. osf brakedisc scored.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 141,241 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 141,241 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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M733 UTS is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M733 UTS, 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 M733 UTS registered?

M733 UTS is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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