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L409 NCH

1994 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,124 mi
Last recorded78,124 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL409 NCH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,124 miles

Body has slight corrosion vehicle body corroded around wheel arches e.t.c. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (1.6mm) worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall age cracked

corrosion to suspension & steering components

Pass 10 Jan 2017 77,129 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak oil weep from engine ()

suspension & steering components have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2017 77,101 miles

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak oil weep from engine ()

suspension & steering components have surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,065 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 76,065 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 74,825 miles

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,131 miles

slight corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,047 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 72,047 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,762 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 70,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,064 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 69,064 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,467 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 66,360 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 64,840 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 62,871 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 62,868 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 60,334 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 60,323 miles

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

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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L409 NCH is a 1994 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L409 NCH, 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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L409 NCH is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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