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M798 DKV

1994 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,470 mi
Last recorded134,470 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM798 DKV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 134,470 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres getting low on inner edge but passes due to tread design

Nearside rear tyre getting low and starting to perish

Fail 1 Jul 2014 134,470 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres getting low on inner edge but passes due to tread design

Nearside rear tyre getting low and starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2013 128,242 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Outer sills starting to corrode

Rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension, brake and exhaust components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 121,021 miles

offside rear suspension mounting bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Jun 2012 121,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads starting to deteriorate

offside rear suspension mounting bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jun 2011 115,718 miles

nearside front outer wheel arch starting to corrode

nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

stone chip in windscreen within limits

Fail 24 Jun 2011 115,718 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front outer wheel arch starting to corrode

nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

stone chip in windscreen within limits

Pass 20 Jul 2010 112,145 miles

offside rear tyre on about 2mm

Fail 20 Jul 2010 112,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre on about 2mm

Pass 7 Jul 2009 103,796 miles

front tyres seem low on edges but pass MOT due to tyre design

Pass 3 Jul 2008 93,581 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 93,581 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 85,368 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 85,368 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 79,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 69,797 miles

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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M798 DKV is a 1994 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M798 DKV, 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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M798 DKV is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 14 September 1994.

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