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L430 UEX

1994 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,803 mi
Last recorded110,803 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL430 UEX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 110,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front front wings corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 110,797 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front front wings corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 110,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 110,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mainly rear suspension components, front wing panels heavily corroded too, rust holes showing lower part (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all of them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 110,728 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension components slightly corroded

Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,683 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 110,109 miles

Front number plate is damaged

Front outer sills are corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside headlamp is damaged

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 109,514 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 May 2017 108,685 miles

Offside Headlamp lens damaged

Slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 5 May 2016 107,456 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 105,722 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 104,934 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 104,934 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 103,790 miles

both head lamps on lower limits

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 4 May 2012 102,402 miles

slight bind to nearside front wheel/brake

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 5 May 2011 101,070 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 99,521 miles

both headlamp aims at lower limits

front number plate cracked

nearside outer drive shaft gaiter cracking and looks to have been previously repaired / covered

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 95,214 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 92,452 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 92,444 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 89,247 miles

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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L430 UEX is a 1994 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L430 UEX, 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 L430 UEX registered?

L430 UEX is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L430 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L430 UEX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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