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L321 VHR

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,943 mi
Last recorded140,943 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL321 VHR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2011 140,943 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

slight corrosion nearside front wing

slight corrosion offside outer rear sill

Pass 14 Nov 2011 140,943 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight corrosion nearside front wing

slight corrosion offside outer rear sill

Pass 2 Dec 2010 129,614 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 29 Dec 2009 120,034 miles

both headlights near definition limit

damage on offside headlight lens

offside rear suspension bush deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2009 120,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlights near definition limit

damage on offside headlight lens

offside rear suspension bush deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2009 113,294 miles

offside headlight lens cracked

Pass 27 Dec 2007 107,440 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 107,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 98,951 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 98,951 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 91,565 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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L321 VHR is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L321 VHR, 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 L321 VHR registered?

L321 VHR is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 20 September 1993.

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