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L154 FOG

1994 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,274 mi
Last recorded140,274 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL154 FOG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 140,274 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 137,126 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 134,363 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 132,280 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 128,688 miles

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rods rubbers starting to crack/ perish

front wipers parked manually

nearside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease- no split/ hole

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread wearing low on outer edge

oil leak

outer sill panels and rear wheel arches starting to rust

Fail 29 Jan 2013 128,675 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rods rubbers starting to crack/ perish

nearside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease- no split/ hole

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread wearing low on outer edge

oil leak

outer sill panels and rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 12 Jan 2012 125,352 miles

centre exhaust small split and slight leak

front and rear antiroll bars rusty

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front tyre starting to perish

power steering pipes damp- no leak

rear brakes require adjustment

rear suspension mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

small stone chip in front windscreen

wipers are parked manually

Pass 2 Feb 2011 122,418 miles

emissions first test failed

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front windscreen wipers parked manually

outer sill panels/ rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 1 Feb 2011 122,418 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

emissions first test failed

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front windscreen wipers parked manually

outer sill panels/ rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2009 122,351 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 120,699 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 120,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

advise wipers do not park

Pass 14 Dec 2007 118,635 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 118,635 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 115,580 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 115,580 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 112,023 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside door mirror cracked

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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L154 FOG is a 1994 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L154 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 L154 FOG registered?

L154 FOG is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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