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L247 XDU

1994 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,779 mi
Last recorded87,779 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL247 XDU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,779 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,580 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 73,580 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 65,295 miles

Battery cell top missing, no old batterys in stock.

Boot / spare wheel well fyll of water.

Both rear foot brakes poor and may need checking or more use.

Most of the suspension rubber bushes are perrishing or going hard.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,261 miles

Slight binding on brakes, surface rust and lowish effort.Vehicle needs more use.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,995 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 63,995 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,637 miles

Rear anti rollbar upper bushes deteriating

Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,669 miles

Brakes rusting, car needs more use.

Slight knock in the steering rack on full lock.

o/s/f lower crossmember / suspension control arm mount corrioding.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,551 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,479 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2006 57,185 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 57,185 miles

Nearside Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L247 XDU is a 1994 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L247 XDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L247 XDU registered?

L247 XDU is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L247 XDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L247 XDU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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