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M998 FRP

1994 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,898 mi
Last recorded141,898 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM998 FRP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 141,898 miles

n/s/r a/roll bar bracket heavily corroded

play in o/s/f lower link bush

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 141,898 miles

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

n/s/r a/roll bar bracket heavily corroded

play in o/s/f lower link bush

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 138,653 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f a/roll bar link worn

Pass 25 Apr 2013 136,190 miles

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

door mirrors damaged

ign.lock worn

Fail 23 Apr 2013 136,190 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

door mirrors damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2012 133,887 miles

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

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 133,887 miles

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 26 Feb 2011 131,318 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 128,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 128,799 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 126,561 miles

rear brakes noisy & snatching.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked.

o/s door mirror glass taped on.

rad badly corroded.

Fail 21 Feb 2009 126,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked.

o/s door mirror glass taped on.

rad badly corroded.

rear brakes noisy & snatching.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 123,881 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no.plate cracked

wiper blades small split

Fail 27 Feb 2007 120,324 miles

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

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

slight blow rear exhaust joint

Pass 27 Feb 2007 120,324 miles

slight blow rear exhaust joint

Pass 8 Mar 2006 116,129 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 116,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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M998 FRP is a 1994 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M998 FRP, 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 M998 FRP registered?

M998 FRP is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 20 December 1994.

Is M998 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M998 FRP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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