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M917 DKV

1994 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,754 mi
Last recorded76,754 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM917 DKV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 76,754 miles

175/65HR14

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre LEAKING ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 70,888 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 63,334 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 63,235 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Bad oil leak

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)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,170 miles

Both front tyres low on edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rad poor

Fail 5 Feb 2014 61,167 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres low on edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rad poor

Pass 4 Feb 2013 58,864 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 58,858 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear exhaust silencer split on seam. Both front tyres wearing inside edges 3.3mm. n/s door mirror glass not secure.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,365 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 56,355 miles

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

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

Movement off steering lock

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 53,102 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 53,090 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust rattle

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,749 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 49,746 miles

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

Bad oil leak

Nearside front tyre 3.2mm

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,867 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 46,861 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,958 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,670 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 33,924 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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M917 DKV is a 1994 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M917 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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M917 DKV is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 14 September 1994.

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