MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,182 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear coil springs rusty...
Both rear drop link bushes perishing....
Wear to n/s/r tyre inner edge....
both rear shock bushes perished (lower)
cuts to n/s/f tyre outerwall
judder to rear brakes
rattle from front heat shield
wear to n/s/r tyre inner edge
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both rear shock bushes perished (lower)
cuts to n/s/f tyre outerwall
judder to rear brakes
rattle from front heat shield
wear to n/s/r tyre inner edge
both front drop link bushes perishing
n/s/f tyre outerside wall perishing
wear to n/s/r tyre inner edge
both front drop link bushes perishing
o/s/r tyre perishing
rust to both rear brake flex hose ferrules
slight imbalance to rear parking brake
slight movement to n/s/f bottom ball joint
wear to n/s.r tyre
Nearside 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
both front drop link bushes perishing
o/s/r tyre perishing
rust to both rear brake flex hose ferrules
slight imbalance to rear parking brake
slight movement to n/s/f bottom ball joint
wear to n/s.r tyre
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both rear indicators fading
o/s/r tyre wear
small play to o/s/f steering arm
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both rear indicators fading
o/s/r tyre wear
small play to o/s/f steering arm
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear radius arm bushes perishing
knock to rear exhaust system
movement to both front bottom ball joints
movement to o/s/f track rod end
n/s/r tyre perishing
o/s/f drop link bush stsrting to separate
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L290 OME is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 L290 OME, 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 L290 OME registered?
L290 OME is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 23 October 1993.
Is L290 OME safe to buy?
The MOT history for L290 OME shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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