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L143 RSN

1993 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,023 mi
Last recorded52,023 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 RSN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2015 52,023 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,422 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,778 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,128 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,718 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 36,337 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,590 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 30,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,793 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 24,290 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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L143 RSN is a 1993 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L143 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 L143 RSN registered?

L143 RSN is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L143 RSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L143 RSN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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