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L348 UWV

1994 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,390 mi
Last recorded48,390 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL348 UWV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,390 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 48,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,199 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,475 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

front number plate damaged -digits still legible

offside front constant velocity joiny gaitor perished slight cracking -not leaking

slight paint damage to offside rear of vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,441 miles

front brake pad material 2/3rds worn

front number plate slight damage --digits still legible

near side and offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitors cracked/perished -not leaking

Fail 28 Aug 2008 34,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pad material 2/3rds worn

front number plate slight damage --digits still legible

near side and offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitors cracked/perished -not leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,078 miles

refer to previous issued vt32 dated September 6th 2007

Fail 6 Sep 2007 34,078 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

near side and offside front constant velocity joint gaitors cracked not leaking

near side and offside rear flexible brake pipe ferrules slight surface corrosion

offside and near side front suspension anti-roll bar verticle link bushs bonding starting to seperate

Pass 24 Aug 2006 33,164 miles

near side and offside front constant velocity joint gators cracked (not leaking)

slight damage to front number plate (digits still legable)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 32,093 miles

offside and nearside constant velocity joints cracked (not leaking)

offside front tyre slight inside edge

offside rear inner trailing arm void bush starting to seperate

slight damage front number plate (digits still legible

Fail 5 Sep 2005 32,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside constant velocity joints cracked (not leaking)

offside front tyre slight inside edge

offside rear inner trailing arm void bush starting to seperate

slight damage front number plate (digits still legible

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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L348 UWV is a 1994 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L348 UWV, 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 L348 UWV registered?

L348 UWV is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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