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L191 SWK

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,150 mi
Last recorded71,150 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL191 SWK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 71,150 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 71,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,038 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,852 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 70,596 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 70,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 70,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play D bush starting to spli (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 69,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to crack and perish (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to crack and perish (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,412 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to crack an d perish (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to crack an d perish (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,822 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,325 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 64,325 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 62,726 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,928 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,193 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,536 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 57,536 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 55,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,479 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 53,203 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 53,203 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,501 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 48,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 48,013 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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L191 SWK is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L191 SWK, 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 L191 SWK registered?

L191 SWK is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 17 December 1993.

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