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L357 AKV

1994 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,914 mi
Last recorded87,914 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 216I94,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 AKV
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 87,914 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 86,969 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 86,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r outer tyre wall scuffed

Pass 2 Nov 2006 85,648 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 85,648 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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L357 AKV is a 1994 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 94,162 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L357 AKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L357 AKV registered?

L357 AKV is a 1994 Rover 216I, first registered on 20 July 1994.

Is L357 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L357 AKV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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