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L151 SAV

1994 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,362 mi
Last recorded100,362 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 216I94,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL151 SAV
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 100,362 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 100,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 90,097 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 86,933 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 86,933 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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L151 SAV is a 1994 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 94,162 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L151 SAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L151 SAV registered?

L151 SAV is a 1994 Rover 216I, first registered on 25 January 1994.

Is L151 SAV safe to buy?

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