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L169 FDV

1994 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

113,246 mi
Last recorded113,246 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 FDV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 113,246 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear end of centre exhaust pipe pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft corroded

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slightly unbonded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

front bonnet edge slightly corroded

slight oil seepage engine & gearbox

Fail 24 May 2018 113,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill edge to under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear end of centre exhaust pipe pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft corroded

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slightly unbonded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

front bonnet edge slightly corroded

slight oil seepage engine & gearbox

Pass 26 May 2017 109,229 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion bonnet edge & wheel arches

slight corrosion offside front drive shaft

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

slight oil seepage engine & gear box

Fail 25 May 2017 109,229 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front wipers slightly spliting

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion bonnet edge & wheel arches

slight corrosion offside front drive shaft

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

slight oil seepage engine & gear box

Pass 2 Jun 2016 106,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolant radiator has slight anti freeze staines

offside front drive shaft corroded & vibration damper cracking

slight noise from offside & nearside rear wheel bearings

slight oil seepage engine & gear box

Fail 1 Jun 2016 106,280 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolant radiator has slight anti freeze staines

offside front drive shaft corroded & vibration damper cracking

slight noise from offside & nearside rear wheel bearings

slight oil seepage engine & gear box

Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,312 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

coolant radiator stained fins

rear exhaust corroded

slight noise rear wheel bearings

slight oil seepage gear box

Fail 5 Jun 2015 103,263 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

coolant radiator stained fins

rear exhaust corroded

slight noise rear wheel bearings

slight oil seepage gear box

Pass 15 May 2014 99,693 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

coolant radiator fins slightly stained

nearside door mirror loose

rubber vibration damper on offside front drive shaft cracking

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 May 2014 99,693 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant radiator fins slightly stained

nearside door mirror loose

rubber vibration damper on offside front drive shaft cracking

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,644 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

spare tyre worn

Fail 11 Jun 2013 94,641 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

spare tyre worn

Pass 12 Jun 2012 88,936 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre & rear exhaust slightly corroded

front tyres 2mm on edges

offside front brake slightly rubbing

rear wiper spliting

Fail 8 Jun 2012 88,916 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre & rear exhaust slightly corroded

front tyres 2mm on edges

offside front brake slightly rubbing

rear wiper spliting

Pass 14 Jun 2011 85,979 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 85,979 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 83,488 miles

offside rear 175/65R14T tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 25 May 2010 83,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear 175/65R14T tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 May 2009 81,394 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front drive shafts slightly corroded

nearside front bumper corner slightly loose

radiator finns missing

Pass 17 May 2008 79,222 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear trailing arm bush slightly cracking & under load

radiator cooling fins weak

slight noise rear bearings / brake shoes

Pass 25 May 2007 74,734 miles

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

slight corrosion n/s/f wing

slight corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r sill /arch

Fail 18 May 2007 74,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 68,470 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaut centre pipe heat shield noisey

front tyres wearing on inside edges

spare tyre worn close

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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L169 FDV is a 1994 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 L169 FDV, 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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L169 FDV is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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