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M970 AGO

1994 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,070 mi
Last recorded106,070 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 AGO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 106,070 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 102,388 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 102,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 98,882 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,045 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,365 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,381 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 78,380 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,380 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 74,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,144 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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M970 AGO is a 1994 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 M970 AGO, 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 M970 AGO registered?

M970 AGO is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 19 August 1994.

Is M970 AGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M970 AGO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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