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L228 HJD

1994 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,152 mi
Last recorded31,152 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 HJD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 31,152 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 26,713 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 26,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to front number plate

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 15 May 2008 24,591 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 24,591 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side outer sill in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2007 20,312 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2007 20,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 17,335 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 16,670 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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L228 HJD is a 1994 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L228 HJD, 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 L228 HJD registered?

L228 HJD is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 18 May 1994.

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