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L389 WRW

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,975 mi
Last recorded85,975 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 WRW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 85,975 miles

both front tyres worn

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 1 Oct 2011 76,693 miles

exhaust systom poor

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,169 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 59,666 miles

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

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

emits excess white smoke when warm

Fail 7 Oct 2009 59,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

emits excess white smoke when warm

Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,332 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 56,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,932 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 45,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,657 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 405,206 miles

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

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

off side mirror broken

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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L389 WRW is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L389 WRW, 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 L389 WRW registered?

L389 WRW is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L389 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L389 WRW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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