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L343 NHJ

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,348 mi
Last recorded95,348 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL343 NHJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,348 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 95,328 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 91,756 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 91,738 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 88,387 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,276 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

front anti roll bar link bar bushes perishing

rear anti roll bar mounting brackets heavily corroded

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2008 85,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2007 82,634 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

nearside front subframe has been welded

offside front strut is damp

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2006 78,197 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bar mounting bracket heavily corroded

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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L343 NHJ is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L343 NHJ, 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 L343 NHJ registered?

L343 NHJ is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L343 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L343 NHJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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