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L139 RSN

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,114 mi
Last recorded106,114 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL139 RSN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2010 106,114 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 May 2009 98,364 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 98,364 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,953 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills rust patches

Pass 21 Sep 2006 83,766 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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L139 RSN is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L139 RSN, 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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What year was L139 RSN registered?

L139 RSN is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L139 RSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L139 RSN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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