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L281 MWR

1993 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,743 mi
Last recorded84,743 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 MWR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 84,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 74,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,454 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 67,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 61,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inward facing tyre sidewall has slight cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,552 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 51,784 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,063 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,091 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 40,090 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 33,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 26,179 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 20,115 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,911 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,784 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 17,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,773 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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L281 MWR is a 1993 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L281 MWR, 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 L281 MWR registered?

L281 MWR is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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