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L156 LRP

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,510 mi
Last recorded98,510 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 LRP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 98,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 95,708 miles

OS reverse light not working

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 95,708 miles

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

OS reverse light not working

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 93,081 miles

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

Sump leaking oil

Pass 26 Nov 2010 83,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,981 miles

Alternator belt cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2009 75,981 miles

Alternator belt cracked

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,207 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge recomend tracking check

altenator belt cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2008 65,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge recomend tracking check

altenator belt cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,994 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,690 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 55,690 miles

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

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

offside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

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 LRP is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L156 LRP, 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.

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What year was L156 LRP registered?

L156 LRP is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 28 October 1993.

Is L156 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L156 LRP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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