MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight damage to offside mirror glass
some corrosion to inner sills
some play in offside steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L163 LRP is a 1993 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 L163 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 L163 LRP registered?
L163 LRP is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 31 August 1993.
Is L163 LRP safe to buy?
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