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L28 RVR

1995 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

131,093 mi
Last recorded131,093 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 RVR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 131,093 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 131,070 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2023 130,416 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber supports badly deteriorated , rear silencer mounts very badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very close to legal minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod , chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod , chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat belt mounting , previous repair visible inside wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 129,716 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer , rubbers split / deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod , chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod , chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of wheel arch , previous repair can be seen (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met . Service or repair may be necessary

Fail 20 Jun 2022 129,699 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer , rubbers split / deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod , chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod , chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of wheel arch , previous repair can be seen (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met . Service or repair may be necessary

Pass 1 May 2021 127,470 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2020 125,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 125,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 124,493 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 117,960 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 111,804 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 111,804 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 107,598 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 107,596 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking around tread, recommend tyres are replaced.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake effort low

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 92,161 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,359 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 82,359 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,205 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,978 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 65,978 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 55,547 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 55,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,183 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,155 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 34,802 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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L28 RVR is a 1995 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1995 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 88,651 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 L28 RVR, 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 31 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L28 RVR is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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