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L217 WAT

1994 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,822 mi
Last recorded38,822 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL217 WAT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 38,822 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 38,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,215 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 38,215 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,477 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 37,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 36,572 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2011 36,572 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,736 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 34,812 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 34,812 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,948 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,021 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,941 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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L217 WAT is a 1994 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L217 WAT, 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 L217 WAT registered?

L217 WAT is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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