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L233 TEW

1994 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,542 mi
Last recorded92,542 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 216I94,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL233 TEW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 92,542 miles

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

tracking needs to be checked

Fail 3 Dec 2008 92,542 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

tracking needs to be checked

Pass 16 Apr 2008 86,175 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 74,424 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 74,424 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 67,488 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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L233 TEW is a 1994 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 94,162 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L233 TEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L233 TEW registered?

L233 TEW is a 1994 Rover 216I, first registered on 7 April 1994.

Is L233 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L233 TEW shows 6 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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