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L175 OVV

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,293 mi
Last recorded79,293 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL175 OVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,293 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 79,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 79,156 miles

offside front anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,334 miles

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,197 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,132 miles

both wipers starting to deterioate

Fail 19 Jul 2010 76,132 miles

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

both wipers starting to deterioate

Pass 13 Jul 2009 74,815 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,926 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 66,618 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 61,525 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 61,525 miles

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

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

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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L175 OVV is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L175 OVV, 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 L175 OVV registered?

L175 OVV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L175 OVV safe to buy?

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