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L38 UGC

1993 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,243 mi
Last recorded124,243 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL38 UGC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2012 124,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

light scratching to front screan

Pass 16 Aug 2012 124,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light scratching to front screan

Pass 15 Jul 2011 120,697 miles

drivers seat belt catch damaged (still locks and releases)

front tyres nearing limit

Fail 14 Jul 2011 120,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat belt catch damaged (still locks and releases)

front tyres nearing limit

Pass 25 Jun 2010 118,609 miles

corrosion on body sills

corrosion on rear wheel arches

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2009 115,345 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 115,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 112,908 miles

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

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Fail 17 Jul 2008 112,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 17 Jul 2007 108,890 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 108,890 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 104,257 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 104,257 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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L38 UGC is a 1993 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L38 UGC, 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 L38 UGC registered?

L38 UGC is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 15 October 1993.

Is L38 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L38 UGC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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