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L136 NWE

1994 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,635 mi
Last recorded148,635 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL136 NWE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 148,635 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 148,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot poor condition

nearside rear side light dim

rear no.plate loose

Pass 21 Apr 2010 139,986 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 139,986 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 135,949 miles

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

o/s/r tyre preished and worn to 2mm

outer sills rusting

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 25 Mar 2009 135,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre preished and worn to 2mm

outer sills rusting

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2008 129,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

outer sills rusting

Pass 31 Mar 2008 129,357 miles

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

outer sills rusting

Pass 9 Mar 2007 121,295 miles

exhaust system rusting

Pass 15 Feb 2006 106,237 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 106,237 miles

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

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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L136 NWE is a 1994 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L136 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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L136 NWE is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 14 March 1994.

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