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L227 TOU

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,949 mi
Last recorded77,949 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 TOU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,949 miles

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

corrosion on rear suspension members

corrosion on under body and outer sills

Fail 17 Apr 2018 77,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension members

corrosion on under body and outer sills

Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,260 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

corrosion on rear suspension members

corrosion on under body and rear wheel arches

Fail 20 Apr 2017 76,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure outer link arm corroded and holed (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

corosion on both rear antiroll bar to body brackets

corrosion on rear suspension members

corrosion on under body and rear wheel arches

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on rear suspension members

corrosion on under body and both outer sills

spare wheel flat

Fail 2 Mar 2016 73,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear nut (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nut (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear nut (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on rear suspension members

corrosion on under body and both outer sills

spare wheel flat

Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,851 miles

corrosion on rear suspension members

corrosion on underbody and outer sills

Fail 3 Mar 2015 71,851 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion on rear suspension members

corrosion on underbody and outer sills

cut on left hand rear tyre side wall

Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,782 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension members

corrosion on right hand front wing

corrosion on right hand sill lip

Fail 11 Mar 2014 69,782 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension members

corrosion on right hand front wing

corrosion on right hand sill lip

Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,691 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 66,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,963 miles

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

corrosion on under body

Fail 7 Mar 2012 63,963 miles

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

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

corrosion on under body

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 61,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,277 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear antiroll bar brackets

Fail 10 Mar 2010 59,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

corrosion on rear antiroll bar brackets

Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,472 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,555 miles

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

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

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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L227 TOU is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L227 TOU, 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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L227 TOU is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 21 December 1993.

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