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L428 EAJ

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,891 mi
Last recorded68,891 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 EAJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 68,891 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 64,517 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 55,463 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 55,415 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 55,415 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,174 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,790 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,407 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,928 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 53,928 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,480 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,852 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,498 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 51,693 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,326 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 50,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L428 EAJ is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L428 EAJ, 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 L428 EAJ registered?

L428 EAJ is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 29 August 1993.

Is L428 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L428 EAJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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