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L229 TAV

1994 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,015 mi
Last recorded142,015 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 TAV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 142,015 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 142,014 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 136,857 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 136,856 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 131,338 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 131,308 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 126,703 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 23 Jun 2009 120,361 miles

front brake discs corroded

osf tyre worn

osr tyre worn uneaven on inside edge

outer sills corroded

rear trailing bushes perished

slight exhaust blow at rear join

Pass 18 Jun 2008 112,950 miles

both rear large void bushes slightly split and perrished and slight play

rear exhaust silencer baffles rattling

Fail 18 Jun 2008 112,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear large void bushes slightly split and perrished and slight play

rear exhaust silencer baffles rattling

Pass 25 Jun 2007 105,395 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 97,834 miles

both front anti roll bar links perished

both rear trailing arm bushs spliting

offside front tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge

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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L229 TAV is a 1994 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L229 TAV, 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 L229 TAV registered?

L229 TAV is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L229 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L229 TAV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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