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M949 CGA

1994 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,995 mi
Last recorded80,995 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM949 CGA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 80,995 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 80,991 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 80,990 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective RACK END TO TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2016 80,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve under bonnet to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified and seriously weakened onto caliper (3.5.1n)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure vent hose on tank securing clip corroded (7.2.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated leaking (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable modified and seriously weakened onto caliper (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre soft

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel pies corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,178 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 79,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,679 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,757 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 63,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,079 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake long travel

rear brakes noclear view of wear on rear pads

Fail 13 Oct 2008 59,079 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake long travel

rear brakes noclear view of wear on rear pads

Pass 22 Sep 2007 52,767 miles

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

Slight knock/play at o/s of steering rack.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,828 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 43,671 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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M949 CGA is a 1994 Rover 216 in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M949 CGA, 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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M949 CGA is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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