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L353 UGN

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,408 mi
Last recorded67,408 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL353 UGN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,150 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,243 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 62,468 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 60,613 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 59,393 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 57,639 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 57,639 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L353 UGN is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L353 UGN, 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 L353 UGN registered?

L353 UGN is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 10 September 1993.

Is L353 UGN safe to buy?

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