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M738 SVS

1994 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,133 mi
Last recorded130,133 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM738 SVS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 130,133 miles

n/s cv boot deteriated

Fail 17 Mar 2010 129,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s cv boot deteriated

Pass 24 Mar 2009 122,803 miles

nail in nsr tyre

nsr ant roll bar mounting corroding close top excess

nsr steering rack boot twisted

osf steering rack boot perishing

osr outer sill corroding close to excess

Pass 11 Dec 2007 118,788 miles

osr outer sill corroding very close to excess

Pass 21 Sep 2006 114,946 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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M738 SVS is a 1994 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M738 SVS, 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 M738 SVS registered?

M738 SVS is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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