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L152 SPN

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,027 mi
Last recorded105,027 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL152 SPN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 105,027 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 105,027 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 100,840 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 100,840 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 100,365 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 100,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 94,514 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 94,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 87,255 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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L152 SPN is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L152 SPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L152 SPN registered?

L152 SPN is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 22 September 1993.

Is L152 SPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L152 SPN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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