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L125 NWE

1994 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,862 mi
Last recorded78,862 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL125 NWE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 78,862 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 78,862 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 74,634 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 65,107 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 65,066 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2006 54,025 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 51,290 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 51,290 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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L125 NWE is a 1994 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L125 NWE, 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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What year was L125 NWE registered?

L125 NWE is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 14 March 1994.

Is L125 NWE safe to buy?

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