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L37 CRU

1994 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,672 mi
Last recorded58,672 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 216I94,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL37 CRU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 58,672 miles

both front anti roll links worn

front reg plate cracked

slight exhaust leaks from rear silencer and joint

Fail 11 Oct 2007 58,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front anti roll links worn

front reg plate cracked

slight exhaust leaks from rear silencer and joint

Pass 31 Aug 2006 52,018 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 52,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 44,699 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 44,699 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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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L37 CRU is a 1994 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L37 CRU, 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 L37 CRU registered?

L37 CRU is a 1994 Rover 216I, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L37 CRU safe to buy?

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