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L426 MWA

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,048 mi
Last recorded138,048 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 MWA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 138,048 miles

Both outer drive shaft boots deteriorated.

Hole in boot floor.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 138,043 miles

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

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

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

Both outer drive shaft boots deteriorated.

Hole in boot floor.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 128,280 miles

Both front outer drive shaft boots are perished.

Metal brake pipes corroded. Brake pipe nuts rusting away.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering lock not working.

Temperory fuel cap fitted. Seals OK.

Wiper blades worn.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 127,893 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front outer drive shaft boots are perished.

Metal brake pipes corroded. Brake pipe nuts rusting away.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering lock not working.

Temperory fuel cap fitted. Seals OK.

Wiper blades worn.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 119,612 miles

Exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Right hand rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 119,612 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Right hand rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 112,729 miles

Slight play in lower ball joints.

Slight play in steering rack both sides.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 112,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Slight play in lower ball joints.

Slight play in steering rack both sides.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 106,169 miles

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

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

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

dampness around fuel tank

front number plate poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2010 106,169 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

dampness around fuel tank

front number plate poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2009 99,992 miles

Both front outer drive shaft boots perished. New needed soon.

Both main rear suspension bushes worn.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front number plate background faded.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 91,728 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 91,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Main suspension bushes worn on rear.

Right front tyre worn to legal limit.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 84,731 miles

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

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

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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L426 MWA is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L426 MWA, 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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L426 MWA is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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