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L259 OGY

1994 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,475 mi
Last recorded92,475 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL259 OGY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 92,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 91,402 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 90,125 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 90,125 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,706 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 86,320 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,798 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,051 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,174 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,248 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 75,368 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,782 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 73,782 miles

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

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

REAR CHASSIS HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,290 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 70,225 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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L259 OGY is a 1994 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L259 OGY, 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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What year was L259 OGY registered?

L259 OGY is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L259 OGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L259 OGY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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