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L107 YAC

1994 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,204 mi
Last recorded204,204 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL107 YAC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 204,204 miles

All rear metal suspension components corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 204,146 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All front metal suspension componants surface corroded.

All rear metal suspension componants surface corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front windscreen scratched.

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 204,086 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All front metal suspension componants surface corroded.

All rear metal suspension componants surface corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front windscreen scratched.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 203,035 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs faded.

Corrosion in bottom of doors.

Corrosion in drivers door shut.

Drivers side rear trailing arm bush deteriorated.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake pads wearing low on inner faces.

Front crossmember very corrroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play in drivers side inner steering rack ball.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 202,944 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear indicator bulbs faded.

Corrosion in bottom of doors.

Corrosion in drivers door shut.

Drivers side rear trailing arm bush deteriorated.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake pads wearing low on inner faces.

Front crossmember very corrroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play in drivers side inner steering rack ball.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 196,630 miles

Both front outter wheel arches corroded

Both front top mount cups corroded

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Corrosion around both rear suspension mountings

Corrosion in both inner door shuts

Corrosion to both front doors

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front cv boot weeping grease

Offside Front Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear shocker casings corroded

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear road springs corroded

Slight play in both front inner steering arm ball joints

Slight play in offside rear upper hub bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 196,630 miles

Both front outter wheel arches corroded

Both front top mount cups corroded

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Corrosion around both rear suspension mountings

Corrosion in both inner door shuts

Corrosion to both front doors

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front cv boot weeping grease

Offside Front Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear shocker casings corroded

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear road springs corroded

Slight play in both front inner steering arm ball joints

Slight play in offside rear upper hub bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 187,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 187,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

light corrosion to front subframe, crossmember and o/s door shut

n/s caliper/handbrake slow to return

o/s thrust arm bush perished and split

Pass 17 Apr 2009 179,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel

Pass 2 May 2008 171,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearingon inneredge.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 171,541 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearingon inneredge.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 162,258 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front drive shaft balance weight perished

Pass 28 Apr 2006 154,978 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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L107 YAC is a 1994 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L107 YAC, 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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L107 YAC is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 7 July 1994.

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