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L407 KNV

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,488 mi
Last recorded166,488 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL407 KNV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2007 166,488 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

hand brake requires adjustment

Fail 9 Aug 2007 166,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 4 Apr 2006 153,579 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

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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L407 KNV is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L407 KNV, 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 L407 KNV registered?

L407 KNV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 22 September 1993.

Is L407 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L407 KNV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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