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M985 DRP

1994 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,663 mi
Last recorded98,663 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM985 DRP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 98,663 miles

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

OSR light lens cracked but not affecting visibility

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 98,663 miles

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

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

OSR light lens cracked but not affecting visibility

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 93,499 miles

OSR light lens damaged but function not impaired.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 93,498 miles

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

OSR light lens damaged but function not impaired.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes showing low readings may need some attention???

Pass 14 Apr 2008 81,821 miles

n/sfront shock absorber damp??

o/s/rear tyre has a nail in it??

Fail 10 Apr 2008 81,805 miles

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

n/sfront shock absorber damp??

o/s/rear tyre has a nail in it??

Fail 12 Apr 2007 79,595 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,595 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 77,514 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 77,485 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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M985 DRP is a 1994 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M985 DRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M985 DRP registered?

M985 DRP is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 9 November 1994.

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The MOT history for M985 DRP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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