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L168 GHX

1993 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,617 mi
Last recorded69,617 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 GHX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,617 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 61,812 miles

both rear trailing arm center bushes splitting

minor seepage of p/steering fluid

nsr tyre 2mm and 7yrs old

osf tyre 2mm and 11yrs old

osr tyre 2mm and 12yrs old

wipers dont always self park

Fail 27 May 2015 61,812 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear trailing arm center bushes splitting

minor seepage of p/steering fluid

nsr tyre 2mm and 7yrs old

osf tyre 2mm and 11yrs old

osr tyre 2mm and 12yrs old

small split in os wiper

wipers dont always self park

Pass 5 Jul 2014 56,204 miles

both front tyres 3mm and 10yrs old

both rear tyres 3mm and 6+ yrs old

Pass 6 Jul 2013 49,609 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 49,609 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres 9yrs old

nearside rear tyre 3mm and 5yrs old

offside rear tyre 10 yrs old

Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,200 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 45,631 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,631 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 44,832 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,933 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 43,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,272 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,023 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 40,955 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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L168 GHX is a 1993 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 L168 GHX, 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 L168 GHX registered?

L168 GHX is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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