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L161 FOG

1994 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,548 mi
Last recorded108,548 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 216I94,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 FOG
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 108,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 100,126 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 100,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 91,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 79,009 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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L161 FOG is a 1994 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 94,162 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L161 FOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L161 FOG registered?

L161 FOG is a 1994 Rover 216I, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L161 FOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 FOG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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