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L387 DOE

1993 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,483 mi
Last recorded148,483 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL387 DOE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2017 148,483 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 143,310 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 143,310 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 140,995 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 140,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure clamp bracket mounting corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 137,137 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 137,137 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 134,506 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 134,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 131,927 miles

corrosioin on wheel arch and on sills

Fail 29 Oct 2012 131,927 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

corrosioin on wheel arch and on sills

Pass 2 Nov 2011 129,514 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 129,514 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 125,593 miles

Advise:o/s/f brake pads getting low

Advise:o/s/r tyre inner edge worn unevenly/out of shape

Advise:rear brake disc corrosion

Advise:slight play n/s/f & o/s/f inner steering tie rods

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 125,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise:o/s/f brake pads getting low

Advise:o/s/r tyre inner edge worn unevenly/out of shape

Advise:rear brake disc corrosion

Advise:slight play n/s/f & o/s/f inner steering tie rods

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 117,537 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 117,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 6 Nov 2008 108,139 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 108,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 98,548 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 89,854 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 89,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L387 DOE is a 1993 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L387 DOE, 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 L387 DOE registered?

L387 DOE is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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