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L298 ETA

1994 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

70,460 mi
Last recorded70,460 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL298 ETA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 70,460 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 70,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,219 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Nov 2020 68,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 66,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,345 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 64,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,980 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,809 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 59,809 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,767 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 58,767 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,673 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,962 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 54,962 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,953 miles

both c v boots perished

front and rear suspension getting rusty

n/s/f wiper rubber split at ends

rear suspension bushes perished starting to split

Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,415 miles

Both outer c.v boots perished

Front registration plate cracked

Rear anti-roll bar rusty

Rear exhaust very rusty and slightly blowing

Fail 18 Jul 2011 51,415 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both outer c.v boots perished

Front registration plate cracked

Rear anti-roll bar rusty

Rear exhaust very rusty and slightly blowing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,733 miles

Both outer c.v boots perished

Front registration plate cracked

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,992 miles

both rear main suspension bushes perished and starting to split

slight crack in screen

Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,459 miles

both rear suspenison bushes starting to perish

n/s/r end of sill getting rusty

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

slight play in rack

Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,428 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear main suspenion bushes starting to perish

slight free play in rack

Fail 28 Jun 2007 47,428 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

slight free play in rack

Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,851 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 45,851 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 43,668 miles

both front anti roll bar links bushes starting to perish

n/s/r suspension bush starting to split but is badly perished

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

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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L298 ETA is a 1994 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1994 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 88,916 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 L298 ETA, 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 32 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L298 ETA is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 21 June 1994.

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