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M889 PCF

1994 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,230 mi
Last recorded95,230 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM889 PCF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 95,230 miles

N/S/F door mirror glass cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/R light lens taped fitted but not showing white light

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 95,230 miles

N/S/F door mirror glass cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/R light lens taped fitted but not showing white light

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

Pass 22 May 2009 92,399 miles

N/S/F mirror glass cracked

O/S/R light lens taped up but not showing white light

O/S/R+N/S/R tyres starting to perish

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 May 2008 88,861 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Slight play in o/s/f seat base

Fail 22 May 2007 85,059 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 22 May 2007 85,059 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2006 81,586 miles

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

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

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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M889 PCF is a 1994 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M889 PCF, 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 M889 PCF registered?

M889 PCF is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 7 November 1994.

Is M889 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M889 PCF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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