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M790 AEC

1994 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,234 mi
Last recorded115,234 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM790 AEC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 115,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise areas of advanced corrosion!

advise rear trailing arm pivot bushes in poor condition!

Fail 4 Apr 2012 115,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise areas of advanced corrosion!

advise rear trailing arm pivot bushes in poor condition!

Fail 6 Apr 2011 101,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 101,370 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 85,682 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,424 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 81,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,682 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 79,371 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 76,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 76,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 72,493 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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M790 AEC is a 1994 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M790 AEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M790 AEC registered?

M790 AEC is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M790 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M790 AEC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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