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M784 ALW

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,959 mi
Last recorded129,959 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM784 ALW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 129,959 miles

o/s rear foot brake reading slightly low

Pass 12 Apr 2012 126,897 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 121,852 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 121,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 116,744 miles

nearside rear tyre showing signs of perishing to outer wall

Fail 7 Apr 2010 116,744 miles

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of perishing to outer wall

Pass 15 Apr 2009 110,401 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 103,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 95,121 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 82,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 82,392 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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M784 ALW is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M784 ALW, 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 M784 ALW registered?

M784 ALW is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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