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L274 RVV

1994 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,861 mi
Last recorded42,861 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL274 RVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 42,861 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 42,858 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,094 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))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 38,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 20 Jan 2018 32,881 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 27,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Inner rack arm slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2016 26,639 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 26,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 26,517 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 26,517 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 26,366 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 26,176 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,033 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,930 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,695 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,457 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,193 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 24,835 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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L274 RVV is a 1994 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L274 RVV, 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 L274 RVV registered?

L274 RVV is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L274 RVV safe to buy?

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