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M772 RGS

1994 Rover 216

Gold Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,026 mi
Last recorded56,026 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM772 RGS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,026 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,584 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 55,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 55,090 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 55,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 54,276 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,586 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,785 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,756 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 49,845 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 49,845 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,673 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,106 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,971 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nsr tyre side wall perished

Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,375 miles

NSR tyre cracking slighty

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,228 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2007 24,485 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 24,485 miles

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

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

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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M772 RGS is a 1994 Rover 216 in Gold with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M772 RGS, 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 M772 RGS registered?

M772 RGS is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 11 August 1994.

Is M772 RGS safe to buy?

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