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L164 GAN

1994 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,963 mi
Last recorded124,963 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 216I94,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL164 GAN
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 124,963 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 124,958 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 105,288 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked+both dis-colouring

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2008 105,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked+both dis-colouring

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2007 100,326 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish and mis-shape

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked+dis-colouring

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2006 95,456 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front number plate discoloured (can read ok)

n/s/r tyre perishing & has slight damage to outer sidewall

o/s outer sill corroding by b pillar

rear number plate starting to seperate & discolour

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 8 Mar 2006 95,456 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate discoloured (can read ok)

front wiper blades slight judder

n/s/r tyre perishing & has slight damage to outer sidewall

number plate lamps dull

o/s outer sill corroding by b pillar

rear number plate starting to seperate & discolour

slight movement in steering rack

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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L164 GAN is a 1994 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L164 GAN, 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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L164 GAN is a 1994 Rover 216I, first registered on 8 January 1994.

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