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L148 AUE

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

98,864 mi
Last recorded98,864 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 AUE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2014 98,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

FRONT REG\PLATE POOR

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 97,114 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front door holed and corroded

Offside front sill corroded

Offside front wheel arch holed and corroded

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 97,088 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs worn

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front door holed and corroded

Offside front sill corroded

Offside front wheel arch holed and corroded

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 95,657 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 95,657 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,656 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 93,584 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 91,467 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 91,467 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 88,694 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 88,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 87,090 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 85,204 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 81,432 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 81,432 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 78,307 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2005 78,090 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L148 AUE is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L148 AUE, 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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L148 AUE is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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