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L255 PHP

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,561 mi
Last recorded59,561 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 PHP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,248 miles

Oil leak

front numberplate damaged

o/s/r suspension bush starting to perished

Pass 10 Sep 2009 58,921 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2009 58,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,286 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,499 miles

clutch ??

dent in petrol tank

Pass 7 Sep 2006 56,526 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 56,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 55,432 miles

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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L255 PHP is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L255 PHP, 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 L255 PHP registered?

L255 PHP is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 17 September 1993.

Is L255 PHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L255 PHP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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