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L128 BFR

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,890 mi
Last recorded135,890 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 BFR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 135,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (5.2.6)

osf driveshaft(shaft) corroded

osr wheel corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 135,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (5.2.6)

osf driveshaft(shaft) corroded

osr wheel corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 132,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front wipers split

Fail 24 Aug 2015 132,177 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front wipers split

Pass 19 Aug 2014 128,512 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 128,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 125,308 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 125,307 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 122,051 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 122,051 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 118,717 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 115,825 miles

ns wing mirror cracked

rear wiper split

Fail 24 Aug 2010 115,715 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns wing mirror cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Sep 2009 112,418 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 111,946 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 108,272 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 99,201 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 89,732 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 89,730 miles

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

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

f/n/s tyre worn outside edge suspect tracking out

f/o/s tyre wall poor condition

front brakes on limit 25%

nail in tyre

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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L128 BFR is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1993 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 94,896 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 L128 BFR, 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 33 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L128 BFR is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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