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L449 AUE

1993 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,614 mi
Last recorded120,614 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL449 AUE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 120,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.

n/s/r tyre tread starting to crack.

Fail 25 Aug 2012 117,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight cut to o/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 117,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight cut to o/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 113,690 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre worn close to limits.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 113,689 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre worn close to limits.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 110,108 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust heavily corroded and minor leak of gases.

front brake pads worn to approx.2mm.

light cracking to o/s/r tyre tread.

n/s/r tyre worn close to limits on inner edge.

slight corrosion o/s/r wheel arch.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 110,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust heavily corroded and minor leak of gases.

front brake pads worn to approx.2mm.

light cracking to o/s/r tyre tread.

n/s/r tyre worn close to limits on inner edge.

slight corrosion o/s/r wheel arch.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 105,676 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads worn to approx.3mm.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 105,676 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

front brake pads worn to approx.3mm.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 102,470 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on edges,2.5mm central.

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

slight cracking to o/s/r tyre tread.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 102,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on edges,2.5mm central.

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

slight cracking to o/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 99,444 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 98,159 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 98,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust mounting split but not yet split all way through.

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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L449 AUE is a 1993 Rover 216 in Multi-colour 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 L449 AUE, 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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L449 AUE is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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