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M829 OBV

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,137 mi
Last recorded87,137 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM829 OBV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 87,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,109 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 87,061 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,963 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 86,873 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 86,873 miles

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

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

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

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

boot spoiler fell off after luggage area inspection.

nearside rear fog lamp faulty, (wrong bulb?).

Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,471 miles

Nearside (non obligatory mirror) insecure.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,793 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 85,052 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 85,052 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,406 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 82,406 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 77,743 miles

radiator in poor condition.

slight transmission fluid leak, possibly from corroded gearbox cooling pipes.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 71,862 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 71,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 65,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 65,816 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 62,019 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 62,019 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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M829 OBV is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M829 OBV, 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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M829 OBV is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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