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L516 EUK

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,391 mi
Last recorded92,391 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL516 EUK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 92,391 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,498 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 89,497 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,592 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 1 Mar 2016 84,545 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,353 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 84,122 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,993 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 83,599 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,167 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 81,744 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 79,376 miles

slight ply in steering rack

Fail 26 Sep 2007 79,374 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight ply in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2006 76,153 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 23 Sep 2005 71,801 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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L516 EUK is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L516 EUK, 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 L516 EUK registered?

L516 EUK is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 21 October 1993.

Is L516 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L516 EUK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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