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L132 CPC

1993 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,758 mi
Last recorded76,758 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL132 CPC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2012 76,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer driveshaft gaiters perrishing/cracking

both rear wheel arches corroding

near side rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear exhaust section dented

slight chip in front screen

underside off vehicle corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,758 miles

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

both outer driveshaft gaiters perrishing/cracking

both rear wheel arches corroding

near side rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear exhaust section dented

slight chip in front screen

underside off vehicle corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,113 miles

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

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

corrosion emerging on underside

near side front tyre close to limits

slight cut to near side rear tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2010 75,655 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,293 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel, but still has a reserve

n/s front tyre tread getting near limit

n/s rear tyre tread getting near limit

n/s rear wheel rim damaged

o/s and n/s rear service brake getting lazy

Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,790 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travel, but still has a reserve

n/s hand brake getting lazy

n/s rear tyre tread near limit

o/s front tyre inner edge almost bald

Pass 16 Aug 2007 74,052 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 74,036 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre tread is worn close to the legal limit and is bald on the inner edge

offside rear tyre tread is worn close to the legal limit

rattle from exhaust (possible heat shield)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 73,024 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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L132 CPC is a 1993 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L132 CPC, 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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L132 CPC is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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