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L374 UVE

1994 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,099 mi
Last recorded98,099 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL374 UVE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 98,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 98,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 86,715 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,552 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 59,552 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,889 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,889 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wall perished

Fail 15 Mar 2012 52,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wall perished

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,793 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 45,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,511 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,560 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,457 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,099 miles

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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L374 UVE is a 1994 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 L374 UVE, 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 L374 UVE registered?

L374 UVE is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 6 June 1994.

Is L374 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L374 UVE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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