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L271 APL

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,130 mi
Last recorded124,130 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 APL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 124,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 123,277 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Mar 2014 123,277 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Mar 2013 122,460 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2013 122,460 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust catalyst pipe corroded and flange bolt missing

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2012 121,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust system corroded

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 121,478 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust system corroded

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 120,673 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front regisistration plate deteriorated

offside rear tyre perishing

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2010 120,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Mar 2010 120,032 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2009 119,299 miles

front number plate deteriorated

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

possible leak on fuel tank

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2009 119,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front number plate deteriorated

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

possible leak on fuel tank

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2008 118,302 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 116,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 115,647 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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L271 APL is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L271 APL, 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 L271 APL registered?

L271 APL is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 18 August 1993.

Is L271 APL safe to buy?

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