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L350 HEC

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

104,307 mi
Last recorded104,307 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL350 HEC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 104,307 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

offside front tyre worn beyond legal limit-devoid of tread-on inner edge and worn to 1.8mm within central 3/4 of tread breadth

slight knock in steering column

Fail 6 Oct 2009 104,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

offside front tyre worn beyond legal limit-devoid of tread-on inner edge and worn to 1.8mm within central 3/4 of tread breadth

slight knock in steering column

Pass 14 Jun 2006 96,444 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 96,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 96,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate deteriorating

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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L350 HEC is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L350 HEC, 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 L350 HEC registered?

L350 HEC is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L350 HEC safe to buy?

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