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M883 RCJ

1994 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,503 mi
Last recorded56,503 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM883 RCJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 56,503 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 56,479 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 56,361 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 56,037 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 54,523 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 54,523 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 53,389 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 53,389 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,693 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 51,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 51,013 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 49,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2013 49,194 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2012 48,222 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cracks both n/s tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,872 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,842 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,043 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,947 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 41,947 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,508 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 39,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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M883 RCJ is a 1994 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 M883 RCJ, 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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M883 RCJ is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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