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M783 NVU

1994 Rover 216

Gold Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,754 mi
Last recorded135,754 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM783 NVU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 135,754 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 134,413 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 132,761 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 132,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 130,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 130,596 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 127,951 miles

Near side & off side rear trailing arm bushes perished

Near side head light cracked

Off side rear wheel arch / sill corroded & rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2012 122,003 miles

Anti roll bar bushes showing cracks & wear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Near side & off side sills corroded & rusty

Near side head light cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2012 122,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Anti roll bar bushes showing cracks & wear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Near side & off side sills corroded & rusty

Near side head light cracked

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 115,738 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack / arms

Fail 21 Mar 2011 115,738 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack / arms

Pass 30 Mar 2010 108,397 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 108,371 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 102,877 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 97,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 92,523 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 86,296 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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M783 NVU is a 1994 Rover 216 in Gold with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M783 NVU, 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 M783 NVU registered?

M783 NVU is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 12 December 1994.

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