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L265 UCD

1994 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

128,618 mi
Last recorded128,618 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL265 UCD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 128,618 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 128,618 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advice n/s/r tyre badly worn on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2007 128,546 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres worn on outter edges o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s front link pin loose

play in steering rack o/s

Pass 24 May 2006 118,553 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 118,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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L265 UCD is a 1994 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L265 UCD, 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 L265 UCD registered?

L265 UCD is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 14 March 1994.

Is L265 UCD safe to buy?

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