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M696 OVH

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,836 mi
Last recorded92,836 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM696 OVH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 92,836 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 88,610 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,973 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 83,919 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 76,966 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 76,933 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 73,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspect radiator starting to leak

Pass 15 Sep 2006 72,632 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 72,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 70,833 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 70,833 miles

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

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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M696 OVH is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M696 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M696 OVH registered?

M696 OVH is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 7 September 1994.

Is M696 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M696 OVH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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