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L21 APR

1993 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,735 mi
Last recorded53,735 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 APR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,735 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 53,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,926 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,195 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 49,190 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 46,987 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/r light cluster cracked but no sharpe edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,987 miles

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/r light cluster cracked but no sharpe edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,875 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,423 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 45,760 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 45,760 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L21 APR is a 1993 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L21 APR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L21 APR registered?

L21 APR is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 9 September 1993.

Is L21 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 APR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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