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L301 FEL

1994 Rover 216

Maroon Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,251 mi
Last recorded160,251 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL301 FEL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 160,251 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 160,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 155,890 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2008 152,044 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 148,844 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 145,478 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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L301 FEL is a 1994 Rover 216 in Maroon with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L301 FEL, 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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What year was L301 FEL registered?

L301 FEL is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L301 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L301 FEL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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