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M946 MKE

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,863 mi
Last recorded115,863 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM946 MKE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2018 115,863 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arche area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower arm,ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front lower ball joint jacket in poor condition

Nearside Front wiper in poor condition but still clearing screen

Nearside Rear foot brake and hand brake effort lower than o/s/r

Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

both rear outer sill covers in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2017 115,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

both rear outer sill covers in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2016 114,275 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 112,841 miles

o/s rack has slight play

both rear outer sills corroded

n/n lower arm,bottom ball joint jacket in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2014 111,453 miles

both n/s tyres perished

both outer rear sills corroded

center exhaust box slightly blowing

exhaust rubbers split

o/s/f rack has slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

rear box joint slightly blowing

rear brake hoses perished

Fail 25 Jun 2014 111,453 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both n/s tyres perished

both outer rear sills corroded

center exhaust box slightly blowing

exhaust rubbers split

n/s/r trailing arm bush in poor condition

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

rear box joint slightly blowing

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 27 Jun 2013 110,143 miles

anti roll bar link saddle bushes worn play

n/ trailing arm bush perishing

n/s lower arm ball joint jacket in poor condition

o/s rack has slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2013 110,143 miles

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

anti roll bar link saddle bushes worn play

n/ trailing arm bush perishing

n/s lower arm ball joint jacket in poor condition

o/s rack has slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2012 107,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 103,630 miles

front lamp pattern just visable

n/s/r trailing arm perished

o/s steering rack has slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2011 103,630 miles

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

front lamp pattern just visable

n/s/r trailing arm perished

o/s steering rack has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2010 101,191 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 101,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 96,975 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 96,975 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 94,561 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer side wall starting to perish

Pass 21 May 2007 90,071 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 86,351 miles

rear flashers pale

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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M946 MKE 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 63.2%.

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 M946 MKE, 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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M946 MKE is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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