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L181 LPP

1994 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,104 mi
Last recorded86,104 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 LPP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,104 miles

Could not check front to rear brake pipes as they run inside the vehicle

Front sreen cracked but not in zone a or swept area

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 86,104 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Could not check front to rear brake pipes as they run inside the vehicle

Front sreen cracked but not in zone a or swept area

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 81,498 miles

Could not check front to back brake pipes as they run inside the car

Fail 10 Oct 2011 81,498 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Could not check front to back brake pipes as they run inside the car

Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,024 miles

Could not check front to rear brake pipes as they run inside the vehicle

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S inner CV gaiter deteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 77,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Could not check front to rear brake pipes as they run inside the vehicle

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2009 74,975 miles

Could not check front to back brake pipes as they run inside the vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in the offside steering rack end ball joint

Fail 22 Oct 2009 74,975 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Could not check front to back brake pipes as they run inside the vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in the offside steering rack end ball joint

Pass 16 Oct 2008 71,434 miles

Could not check front to back brake pipe's as they run inside the vehicle

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 68,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 68,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,621 miles

Could not check front to back brake pipes as they run inside the vehicle

Fail 14 Nov 2006 676,921 miles

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

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

Could not check front to back brake pipes as brake pipes run through the vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2006 66,736 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Could not check both front to back brake pipes as they run through the vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2005 64,964 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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L181 LPP is a 1994 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L181 LPP, 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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What year was L181 LPP registered?

L181 LPP is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 4 May 1994.

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