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L243 JNK

1994 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,010 mi
Last recorded120,010 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 JNK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 120,010 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 119,883 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no oil in engine

poorish repair to n/s outer sill

rear wiper worn

Pass 9 May 2009 114,754 miles

Serious oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2009 114,660 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

No Oil showing on dip stick

Serious oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 110,943 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2007 101,629 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 101,356 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 92,575 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 92,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L243 JNK is a 1994 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L243 JNK, 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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L243 JNK is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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