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L117 EAG

1994 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,127 mi
Last recorded74,127 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 EAG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 74,127 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 74,076 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wont work when position lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

front & rear tyres different sizes

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,380 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 73,374 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,065 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 18 Mar 2016 70,059 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

oil leak engine

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,931 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,440 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 66,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,208 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 64,194 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 61,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 53,103 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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L117 EAG is a 1994 Rover 216 in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L117 EAG, 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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L117 EAG is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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