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M659 OVH

1994 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,347 mi
Last recorded167,347 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM659 OVH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 167,347 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 167,347 miles

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 162,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 162,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 155,299 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 155,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 148,824 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 148,774 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 140,742 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 140,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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M659 OVH is a 1994 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M659 OVH, 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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M659 OVH is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 10 November 1994.

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