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L179 SHP

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,526 mi
Last recorded88,526 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 SHP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2010 88,526 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres heavily perished

rear seats not in use

Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,526 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both rear tyres heavily perished

rear seats not in use

Pass 3 Nov 2009 85,887 miles

n/s/r tyre cracks and has smal cut

Pass 16 Oct 2008 82,091 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 78,426 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 75,901 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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L179 SHP is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L179 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 L179 SHP registered?

L179 SHP is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 12 October 1993.

Is L179 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L179 SHP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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