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M809 GAC

1994 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,498 mi
Last recorded77,498 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM809 GAC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 77,498 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 77,489 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 76,862 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 65,240 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 57,348 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 56,711 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,519 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,544 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,449 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,953 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,622 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,922 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 49,278 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,607 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 47,927 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 45,849 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 44,906 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 44,189 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 21 Jan 2008 44,189 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 42,273 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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M809 GAC is a 1994 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M809 GAC, 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 M809 GAC registered?

M809 GAC is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 26 October 1994.

Is M809 GAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M809 GAC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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