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M991 CHP

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,736 mi
Last recorded67,736 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM991 CHP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2014 67,736 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,736 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,418 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 60,139 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 60,139 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,918 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,819 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 52,819 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,201 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 51,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,546 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,747 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 44,747 miles

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

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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M991 CHP is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M991 CHP, 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 M991 CHP registered?

M991 CHP is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 21 December 1994.

Is M991 CHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M991 CHP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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