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L187 OVV

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,340 mi
Last recorded128,340 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL187 OVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 128,340 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 128,340 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 126,294 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 123,890 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 121,765 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2013 119,626 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter damp.

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 119,626 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter damp.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 117,599 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 117,599 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 115,259 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 112,071 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 109,190 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 109,189 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2008 105,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 105,855 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 102,817 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 100,215 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 97,920 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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L187 OVV is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L187 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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L187 OVV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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