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L160 DRH

1994 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,348 mi
Last recorded55,348 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL160 DRH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2017 55,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

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)

Offside Front tyre showing age related cracking

Pass 11 May 2016 53,511 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 49,635 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 49,332 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

Pass 7 May 2014 45,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,076 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 41,076 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 37,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2012 37,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,806 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,113 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 30,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,199 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,458 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 29,458 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,606 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 28,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,463 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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L160 DRH is a 1994 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L160 DRH, 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 L160 DRH registered?

L160 DRH is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L160 DRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L160 DRH shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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