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M890 GTA

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,939 mi
Last recorded76,939 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM890 GTA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion starting in various floor, body and chassis members

drive shafts corroded

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Nov 2021 76,370 miles

corrosion starting in various floor,chassis and body members

driveshafts corroded

headlamp images becoming poor

number plate lamps dim

Pass 26 Oct 2020 76,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 20 Oct 2020 76,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2019 75,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake fluid low in reservoir

Fail 24 Oct 2019 75,310 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake fluid low in reservoir

Pass 31 Oct 2018 73,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

coil springs starting to corrode

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,286 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 71,276 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in outer sills/wheel arches

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall marked

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,903 miles

Inner auxiliary belt deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 67,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Inner auxiliary belt deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil springs starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

o/s/f tyre cut in tread

rear exhaust corroded with slight blow

Pass 19 Oct 2013 64,451 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 62,272 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 62,272 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,227 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,284 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 58,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,520 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,615 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,745 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 49,745 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 47,555 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 47,546 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 3 Nov 2005 44,899 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 44,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M890 GTA is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 M890 GTA, 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 M890 GTA registered?

M890 GTA is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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