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L428 GDV

1993 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,273 mi
Last recorded87,273 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 GDV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,273 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 87,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion in underside.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 87,027 miles

Emissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion in underside.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all suspension/brake components corroded

rear inner arches corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 85,140 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all suspension/brake components corroded

rear inner arches corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 83,149 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs corroded

surface corrosion in steering/suspension components

Fail 28 May 2011 83,239 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

brake fliud level low

brake servo wet but no sign of obvious leak

o/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 16 Apr 2010 80,148 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 80,147 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

new wiring required in boot to body

Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,274 miles

offside front inner driveshaft cover split

Fail 5 Mar 2008 73,226 miles

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

offside front inner driveshaft cover split

Pass 8 Mar 2007 67,751 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 67,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 62,278 miles

slight stiffness in handbrake cable

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 GDV is a 1993 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L428 GDV, 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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L428 GDV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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