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L289 CPJ

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,577 mi
Last recorded119,577 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 CPJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 119,577 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 110,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear part of exhaust corroding

Fail 29 Feb 2012 102,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 102,716 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,491 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 94,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 87,299 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate has water damage

Fail 23 Mar 2010 87,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate has water damage

Pass 23 Feb 2009 85,591 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 85,591 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 84,257 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 84,257 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 82,916 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 80,240 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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L289 CPJ is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 94,896 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L289 CPJ, 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 L289 CPJ registered?

L289 CPJ is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 10 November 1993.

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