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M74 XDM

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

135,905 mi
Last recorded135,905 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM74 XDM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2009 135,905 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 128,267 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 128,267 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 120,056 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 120,008 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2006 112,483 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 112,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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M74 XDM is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M74 XDM, 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 M74 XDM registered?

M74 XDM is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M74 XDM safe to buy?

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