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M787 ALW

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,187 mi
Last recorded90,187 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM787 ALW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 90,187 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 90,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 89,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 88,795 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 87,519 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 92,608 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 92,608 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 74,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 73,362 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 72,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on shoulders

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle plastic casing damaged (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner shoulder

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,719 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 71,719 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 71,023 miles

centre exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inside shoulder.

Pass 8 May 2014 69,861 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 68,433 miles

front number plate damaged.

intermediate silencer corroded.

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder.

Fail 8 May 2013 68,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate damaged.

intermediate silencer corroded.

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder.

Pass 12 May 2012 66,712 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 64,827 miles

Offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner shoulder

Fail 7 May 2011 64,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre worn lightly on inside edge

Pass 8 May 2009 61,885 miles

Offside rear tyre contains deep cuts not exposing cords

Offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,111 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 58,706 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 57,407 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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M787 ALW is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M787 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 M787 ALW registered?

M787 ALW is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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