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L157 HUK

1994 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,974 mi
Last recorded93,974 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 HUK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,974 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,390 miles

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 88,390 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 May 2007 131,699 miles

1.Handbrake travel high †2.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †3.n/s/r outer sill corroding †4.n/s/r seatbelt stalk cover missing †5.Front chassis rails slight damage

6.Brake pips not checked properly due to protective coating †7.Front anti roll bar link rubbers splitting, slight wear in rears †8.Outer cv boots cracking †9.Rear wheels slightly buckled †10.n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2007 131,699 miles

1.Handbrake travel high †2.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †3.n/s/r outer sill corroding †4.n/s/r seatbelt stalk cover missing †5.Front chassis rails slight damage

6.Brake pips not checked properly due to protective coating †7.Front anti roll bar link rubbers splitting, slight wear in rears †8.Outer cv boots cracking †9.Rear wheels slightly buckled †10.n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2006 116,254 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front outer cv boot perishing

nearside front wing guard adrift

nearside rear seatbelt catch trim missing

offside front outer cv boot perishing

oil leak

slight footbrake travel

some blue smoke emitted from exhaust

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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L157 HUK is a 1994 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L157 HUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L157 HUK registered?

L157 HUK is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 3 May 1994.

Is L157 HUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L157 HUK shows 6 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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