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L498 COF

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,662 mi
Last recorded66,662 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 COF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 66,662 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 64,513 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 64,512 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 64,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,633 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 62,633 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,908 miles

battery insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2012 60,908 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,265 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 60,265 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perrished

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

n/s outer sill has been poorly repaired in the past

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,923 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 59,921 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,230 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 58,092 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 57,498 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 55,172 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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L498 COF is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L498 COF, 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 L498 COF registered?

L498 COF is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 3 September 1993.

Is L498 COF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L498 COF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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