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L420 TVG

1994 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,076 mi
Last recorded104,076 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL420 TVG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2010 104,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust baffles loose and rattles inside back box

Pass 2 May 2009 95,376 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 95,321 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 90,510 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 90,510 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 84,272 miles

both rear tyres worn a bit low on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,693 miles

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

front registration plate cracked

rear registration plate seperated

Fail 13 Apr 2006 77,604 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front number plate cracked and rear number plate begining to seperate

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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L420 TVG is a 1994 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L420 TVG, 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 L420 TVG registered?

L420 TVG is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L420 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L420 TVG shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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