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L181 SHP

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,000 mi
Last recorded122,000 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 SHP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 122,000 miles

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

Full Exhaust corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 113,894 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear w/arches corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 113,892 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear w/arches corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 110,173 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

aux belt poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2011 110,173 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

aux belt poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2010 106,439 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 106,436 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 101,798 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 101,797 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 97,718 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 93,433 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 93,432 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 87,682 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 SHP is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L181 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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L181 SHP is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 12 October 1993.

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