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M881 BMA

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,549 mi
Last recorded117,549 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM881 BMA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 117,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 114,249 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 114,247 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 112,014 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 112,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Body has slight corrosion both rear sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 109,413 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 109,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 106,671 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 103,827 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 103,827 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 101,014 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 101,014 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 97,894 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 97,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,638 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 95,638 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 94,798 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 94,785 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,630 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 92,630 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 90,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 88,443 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 88,443 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 86,442 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 84,078 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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M881 BMA 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M881 BMA, 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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M881 BMA is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 6 September 1994.

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