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L394 SHY

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,249 mi
Last recorded122,249 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL394 SHY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 122,249 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 122,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 119,301 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 119,080 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 119,065 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 117,915 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Wear in steering rack.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 115,759 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 115,488 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front suspension corroded.

O/S Drive shaft boot badly perished.

O/S/R Trailing arm bush worn slightly.

Fail 13 Jul 2006 115,488 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front suspension corroded.

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

O/S Drive shaft boot badly perished.

O/S/R Trailing arm bush worn slightly.

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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L394 SHY is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L394 SHY, 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 L394 SHY registered?

L394 SHY is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L394 SHY safe to buy?

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