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L129 UKV

1994 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,517 mi
Last recorded116,517 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 UKV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 116,517 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 116,513 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 116,232 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 116,224 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with yellow chalk (195/55/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 114,703 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 114,698 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted wheel has a lot of play moving around with the drum (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Mar 2018 114,695 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

passenger seat back rest slightly loose

rear exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Mar 2017 110,986 miles

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed brake pipes fuel lines steering and suspension components and floor

Pass 19 Mar 2016 108,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

side skirts fitted on both sills

vehicle underside, steering, brakes, susp. & fuel comp. heavily covered in sealant (black)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,808 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

vehicle under body is heavily covered in underseal

Pass 9 Aug 2012 107,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

battery unit insecure

vehicle under body has been heavily under sealed

Pass 14 Mar 2011 104,988 miles

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

brake discs worn

metal brake pipes corroded

suspension and general corrosion under vehicle

wiper rubbers torn

Pass 6 May 2009 104,801 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 98,187 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 98,159 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 85,643 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 85,618 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front drive sharft ribration rubbers badly age cracking

both outer cv gaitors badly age cracking

down pipe and and cat corroded

engine/gearbox oil leaks

front number plate water damaged and cracking

rubber suspension bushes badly age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

when foot brake and hand brake applyed sqeel from rear brakes

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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L129 UKV is a 1994 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 L129 UKV, 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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L129 UKV is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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