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L409 XDL

1994 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,136 mi
Last recorded64,136 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 64,136 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 64,134 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 55,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 55,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 55,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 54,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,636 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 53,636 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,678 miles

Offside Front c.v boot perished

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2016 51,208 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 49,762 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 46,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 44,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,952 miles

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

advise nearside headlight cracked

advise offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 34,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 34,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 32,698 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 32,698 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still 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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L409 XDL is a 1994 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 L409 XDL, 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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What year was L409 XDL registered?

L409 XDL is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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