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L161 WLA

1994 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,140 mi
Last recorded62,140 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 WLA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 62,140 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes squealing

Fail 15 Jan 2013 62,140 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes squealing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,044 miles

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,843 miles

nearside front tyre slightly low on inner tread

Fail 18 Jan 2011 59,843 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly low on inner tread

Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,506 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2009 57,103 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 55,603 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 52,036 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 52,036 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 48,714 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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L161 WLA is a 1994 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L161 WLA, 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 L161 WLA registered?

L161 WLA is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 24 January 1994.

Is L161 WLA safe to buy?

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