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L274 VGJ

1994 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,484 mi
Last recorded80,484 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL274 VGJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 80,484 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 78,405 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2009 78,405 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 74,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 70,160 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 66,025 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 66,025 miles

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

ADVISE O/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH PERISHED

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 66,024 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VGJ is a 1994 Rover 216 in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L274 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L274 VGJ registered?

L274 VGJ is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 14 March 1994.

Is L274 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L274 VGJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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