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L156 FOG

1994 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,908 mi
Last recorded63,908 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 FOG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,908 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 26 Oct 2011 63,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,683 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 61,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

low tread on front tyres low tread ono/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,625 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 57,393 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 57,336 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,806 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 54,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,463 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 52,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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L156 FOG is a 1994 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L156 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 L156 FOG registered?

L156 FOG is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L156 FOG safe to buy?

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