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M885 DKV

1994 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,548 mi
Last recorded91,548 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM885 DKV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 91,548 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 91,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front wipers split

Engine oil leak

N/s/f inner cv boot is leaking

O/s/f inner track rod end has play

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 73,034 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,469 miles

advise nearside front inner c/v boot leaking grease

advise slight oil leak from sump area

Fail 3 Sep 2007 66,417 miles

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

advise nearside front inner c/v boot leaking grease

Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,370 miles

advise offside front headlamp cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2005 58,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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M885 DKV is a 1994 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M885 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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What year was M885 DKV registered?

M885 DKV is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 7 September 1994.

Is M885 DKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M885 DKV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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