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L172 SHP

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

116,751 mi
Last recorded116,751 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 SHP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 116,751 miles

n/s/f tyre low

track

Fail 22 Jan 2015 116,751 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f tyre low

track

Pass 28 Jan 2014 115,439 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 24 Jan 2014 115,412 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 18 Jan 2013 112,592 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 112,588 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chip screen zonea less than 10mm

emissions not check due to engin noise

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 19 Jan 2012 107,818 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 107,818 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 21 Jan 2011 103,590 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 103,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 97,878 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 97,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 92,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bad oil leak gear box

chip screen

Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,150 miles

bad oil leak gear box

chip screen

Pass 25 Jan 2008 86,425 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 86,425 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 81,265 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 81,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 77,476 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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L172 SHP is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L172 SHP, 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 L172 SHP registered?

L172 SHP is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 6 October 1993.

Is L172 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L172 SHP shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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