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L153 FOG

1994 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,039 mi
Last recorded131,039 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL153 FOG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2013 131,039 miles

EXHAUST LEAK AT CAT TO MID PIPE: ADVISE RESEAL

FRON TTYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGES: WHEEL ALIGNMENT OUT

INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS , SLIGHT LEAK GREASE: RESEAL/RENEW?

NSF STEERING RACK GAITER EVIDENCE OIL LEAK?

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR TRAILING ARM MOUNTS WEARING

WIPER RUBBERS SPLITING

Pass 3 Jun 2013 131,039 miles

EXHAUST LEAK AT CAT TO MID PIPE: ADVISE RESEAL

FRON TTYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGES: WHEEL ALIGNMENT OUT

INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS , SLIGHT LEAK GREASE: RESEAL/RENEW?

NSF STEERING RACK GAITER EVIDENCE OIL LEAK?

REAR TRAILING ARM MOUNTS WEARING

WIPER RUBBERS SPLITING

Fail 1 Jun 2013 131,016 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2012 121,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 117,348 miles

N/S/R wheel arch has surface rust

O/S outer sill has surface rust

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 113,620 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 108,468 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 102,206 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 95,422 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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L153 FOG is a 1994 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 88,916 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 L153 FOG, 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 32 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L153 FOG registered?

L153 FOG is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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