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M857 OKO

1994 Rover 216

Gold Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,394 mi
Last recorded78,394 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM857 OKO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 78,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 78,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 77,809 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 77,029 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 77,016 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,268 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,195 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 75,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,094 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 73,247 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,247 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 72,369 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 72,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front bumper insecure nearside

vibration in car at idle (possible engine/transmission mounting)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,143 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 71,143 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,865 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 69,865 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 68,074 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,074 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 65,821 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 65,810 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 62,885 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 59,650 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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M857 OKO is a 1994 Rover 216 in Gold with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 M857 OKO, 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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What year was M857 OKO registered?

M857 OKO is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 4 November 1994.

Is M857 OKO safe to buy?

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