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L468 COV

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,775 mi
Last recorded160,775 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL468 COV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2012 160,775 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 151,824 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 151,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear suspension bushes split////front brake pads low

Fail 22 Sep 2010 143,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Slight play in o/s/f steering rack, o/s/f tyre worn inner edge, Front exhaust corroded, Corrosion front subframe/rear suspension, o/s/r radius arm bush worn, Chips in front screen,

Tracking check,Oil leaks, Front number plate worn and cracked.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 143,317 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Slight play in o/s/f steering rack, o/s/f tyre worn inner edge, Front exhaust corroded, Corrosion front subframe/rear suspension, o/s/r radius arm bush worn, Chips in front screen,

Tracking check,Oil leaks, Front number plate worn and cracked.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 135,129 miles

Strongly adv, Mass oil leak, Full brake inspection, o/s/r tyre aged,cracked and close to legal limit, Nail in n/s/r tyre tread, n/s/f wiper blade split, Chip in o/s/f top screen, Front number plate cracked,

o/s/r radius arm bush worn, Brake hoses starting to wear.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 135,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Strongly adv, Mass oil leak, Full brake inspection, o/s/r tyre aged,cracked and close to legal limit, Nail in n/s/r tyre tread, n/s/f wiper blade split, Chip in o/s/f top screen, Front number plate cracked,

o/s/r radius arm bush worn, Brake hoses starting to wear.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 127,592 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Rear brakes slightly warped, Oil leaks, Front number plate cracked, Slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 120,084 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2007 119,967 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2006 113,702 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

slight damage to front no plate.

slight spilt in nearside front tyre wall

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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L468 COV is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L468 COV, 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 L468 COV registered?

L468 COV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L468 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L468 COV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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