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YZ 8451

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,632 mi
Last recorded85,632 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYZ 8451
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,632 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f inner c v boot has grease on it but is secure and no signs any splits

small cut n/s/f wiper blade

Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,160 miles

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

n/s front inner cv boot split

Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,021 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 77,021 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 73,215 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,215 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 72,445 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 72,440 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

knock from n.s.r. shock top bush when jacked up

n.s.r. tyre in poor condition

sreering rack damp

Pass 22 Feb 2006 68,741 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 68,741 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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YZ 8451 is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YZ 8451, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YZ 8451 registered?

YZ 8451 is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is YZ 8451 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YZ 8451 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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