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M71 TKU

1994 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,701 mi
Last recorded118,701 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM71 TKU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 118,701 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus

nearside door sill slightly damaged and offside starting to corrode

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

offside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

rear exhaust mounting starting to perish

rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2008 109,847 miles

nearside door sill slightly damaged

nearside front wheel rim damaged near to limit

nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated near to limit.offside rear trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting starting to perish

Fail 10 Nov 2008 109,847 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

nearside door sill slightly damaged

nearside front wheel rim damaged near to limit

nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated near to limit.offside rear trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting starting to perish

Pass 14 Nov 2007 100,468 miles

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated near to limit

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2007 100,468 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated near to limit

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2006 90,375 miles

pin hole in rear exhaust

rear trailing arm void bushes deteriorating

slight wear in steering rack

wear in offside track rod end near limit - replace soon

wiper arms slightly worn/loose

Pass 18 Nov 2005 81,014 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 80,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front anti roll bar link arm bushes are deteriorating and starting to split.

Both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating and starting to split.

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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M71 TKU is a 1994 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M71 TKU, 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 M71 TKU registered?

M71 TKU is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 24 September 1994.

Is M71 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M71 TKU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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