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L480 AKV

1994 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,775 mi
Last recorded57,775 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 AKV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 57,775 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 57,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 57,491 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 57,491 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 56,419 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 56,419 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 56,109 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 56,109 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,848 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 55,848 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 55,488 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 55,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,280 miles

Nearside Front sill/wheel arch corroded

Offside Front sill/wheelarch corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 54,280 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front sill/wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front sill/wheelarch corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,003 miles

front wings corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 54,003 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front wings corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,876 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 51,831 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,227 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,816 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,041 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,417 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,195 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,384 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,190 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,069 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,813 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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L480 AKV is a 1994 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L480 AKV, 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 L480 AKV registered?

L480 AKV is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 22 July 1994.

Is L480 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L480 AKV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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