MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nail in nearside front tyre
shroud missing from nearside rear seat belt
cracking to constant velocity joint gaiters
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cracking to constant velocity joint gaiters
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
N/S stoplamp dim
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
front tyres worn on edges
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L229 SEU is a 1993 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 L229 SEU, 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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What year was L229 SEU registered?
L229 SEU is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is L229 SEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for L229 SEU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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