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L288 HYL

1994 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,187 mi
Last recorded122,187 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 216I94,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 HYL
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 122,187 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 122,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 118,898 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 118,898 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f cross member corroded †o/s door step corroded †

Pass 17 May 2006 113,289 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 113,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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L288 HYL is a 1994 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 94,162 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L288 HYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L288 HYL registered?

L288 HYL is a 1994 Rover 216I, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L288 HYL safe to buy?

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