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L405 SNH

1994 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,952 mi
Last recorded160,952 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL405 SNH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 160,952 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

both front coil springs corroded

both outter sills corroded

engine has oil leaks

slight corrosion on nearside rear metel brake pipe

Fail 19 Nov 2012 160,952 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

both front coil springs corroded

both outter sills corroded

engine has oil leaks

slight corrosion on nearside rear metel brake pipe

Pass 1 Oct 2011 154,776 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outter sills and inner sills corroded

engine has oil leaks

front coil springs corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside front seat belt stalk cover broken but working ok

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge just legel

slight damage on offside front indicator lens

Fail 30 Sep 2011 154,772 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outter sills and inner sills corroded

engine has oil leaks

front brake discs corroded and worn

front coil springs corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside front seat belt stalk cover broken but working ok

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge just legel

slight damage on offside front indicator lens

Fail 14 Sep 2010 149,467 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm on outter edge

offside front outter brake pad getting low

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2010 149,467 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm on outter edge

offside front outter brake pad getting low

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2009 143,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 143,428 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 135,559 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine has oil leaks

sump corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2008 135,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine has oil leaks

sump corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2007 122,929 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear of sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2006 109,596 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 109,596 miles

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

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

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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L405 SNH is a 1994 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 1994 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 88,916 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 L405 SNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L405 SNH registered?

L405 SNH is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L405 SNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L405 SNH 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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