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L188 OYD

1994 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,356 mi
Last recorded74,356 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 OYD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2016 74,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,455 miles

Rear brakes noisy when applied

Vehicle begining to show its age,in need of cosmetic attention

Fail 26 Feb 2015 60,455 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S mirror temporary repair, interior mirror missing Vehicle begining to show its age-in need of lots of cosmetic attention

Rear brakes noisy when applied

Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 38,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre presure low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 21,198 miles

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 21,198 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,191 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,037 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,581 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,365 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,603 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 19,057 miles

please note rear number plate becoming un stuck

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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L188 OYD is a 1994 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L188 OYD, 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 L188 OYD registered?

L188 OYD is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L188 OYD safe to buy?

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