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M916 DKV

1994 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,664 mi
Last recorded83,664 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM916 DKV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 83,664 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

small amount of corrosion in boot floor

Pass 23 Sep 2011 80,386 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 80,386 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,448 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 74,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine has slight misfire

front tyres worn

o/s c v gaitor has small hole

Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,049 miles

engine has slight misfire

front tyres worn

o/s c v gaitor has small hole

Pass 24 Sep 2007 73,793 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 73,793 miles

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

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

tiny pin hole in o/s/f outer c.v boot

Pass 20 Sep 2006 72,676 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 70,116 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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M916 DKV is a 1994 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M916 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 M916 DKV registered?

M916 DKV is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 14 September 1994.

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