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L195 DKR

1994 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,006 mi
Last recorded82,006 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL195 DKR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 82,006 miles

advise front number plate damaged.

advise rear brake squeal..

Fail 24 Feb 2009 82,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

advise front number plate damaged.

advise rear brake squeal..

Pass 19 Feb 2008 79,234 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 79,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

advise offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and walls are cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2007 75,737 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 75,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

advise nearside mirrorglass damaged

advise nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2006 72,610 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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L195 DKR is a 1994 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L195 DKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L195 DKR?

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What year was L195 DKR registered?

L195 DKR is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 15 January 1994.

Is L195 DKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L195 DKR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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