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L275 RVV

1994 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

60,928 mi
Last recorded60,928 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL275 RVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,928 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,875 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 60,875 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,607 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 60,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,593 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,573 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 60,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,539 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 60,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,511 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 60,392 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 60,392 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,908 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 58,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 58,817 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 58,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L275 RVV is a 1994 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 L275 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 L275 RVV registered?

L275 RVV is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 14 February 1994.

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