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L475 WRW

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,787 mi
Last recorded79,787 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL475 WRW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 79,787 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 79,514 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 79,179 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 79,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 78,552 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 78,552 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 77,796 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 77,127 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,242 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 76,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,250 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 74,157 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,845 miles

Cracks in near side rear tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,582 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,945 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 69,935 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,711 miles

offside rear tyre perishing slightly on sidewall

Fail 22 Jan 2009 68,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing slightly on sidewall

rear brakes squealing

Pass 9 Feb 2008 67,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,614 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 65,521 miles

near side rear trailing arm bush cracking up. †front pads law.

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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L475 WRW is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L475 WRW, 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 L475 WRW registered?

L475 WRW is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L475 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L475 WRW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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