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L257 UDU

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

82,983 mi
Last recorded82,983 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 UDU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 82,983 miles

Front both front tyres cracking badly

Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 82,343 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 81,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wiper self park faulty

Fail 18 Jan 2016 81,519 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wiper selfpark faulty

Pass 13 Jan 2015 800,065 miles

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

all shocks verry bouncy with little or no rebound control

Fail 9 Jan 2015 80,065 miles

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)

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

all shocks verry bouncy with little or no rebound control

Pass 3 Jan 2014 78,569 miles

hand brake has free play may require adjustment

Fail 2 Jan 2014 78,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

hand brake has free play may require adjustment

o/s wiper split on ends

Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,163 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake has moderate free play

Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,987 miles

hand brake has some free play and may require adjusting

Fail 17 Jan 2012 74,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

hand brake has some free play and may require adjusting

o/s reverce light out

Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,817 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 70,513 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 70,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s wiper split at end

Pass 20 Jan 2009 67,810 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 87,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

off side wiper split at ends

Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 61,527 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 61,520 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 56,867 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 56,867 miles

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

offside tyre wearing on inner edge

offside wiper blade split

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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L257 UDU is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L257 UDU, 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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L257 UDU is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 2 February 1994.

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