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L326 SWK

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,514 mi
Last recorded96,514 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL326 SWK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,514 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r brake light lense has water in it and the brake light is very slightly dimmer than the o/s

Fail 11 Jul 2012 96,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r brake light lense has water in it and the brake light is very slightly dimmer than the o/s

Pass 7 Jul 2011 95,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s mirror unable to be adjusted

passenger seat belt stalt taped up

slight play in both inner rack ends

Fail 7 Jul 2011 95,475 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s mirror unable to be adjusted

passenger seat belt stalt taped up

slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 15 Jul 2010 94,335 miles

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

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

n/s inner rack joint slight play

Fail 14 Jul 2010 94,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s inner rack joint slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2009 92,708 miles

front antiroll bar links top bushes becoming unbonded.

moderate play in o/s/f steering rack/end.

o/s/f outer cv boot badly perished.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 92,708 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

front antiroll bar links top bushes becoming unbonded.

moderate play in o/s/f steering rack/end.

n/s/r tyre moderatly distorted and has two nails in tyre tread.

o/s/f outer cv boot badly perished.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and oyter edges.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 90,686 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Jul 2008 90,686 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jul 2007 87,892 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 87,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 85,785 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar link rubber partialy unbonded.

o/s/f inner disc surface corroded on outer edge.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

recomend two new wipers fitted.

various covers fitted to underside of vehicle,therfore restricting full inspection.

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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L326 SWK is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L326 SWK, 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 L326 SWK registered?

L326 SWK is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 13 January 1994.

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