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L526 CND

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,221 mi
Last recorded107,221 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 CND
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 107,221 miles

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 107,221 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 102,660 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Aug 2019 102,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 92,168 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general body corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2018 92,168 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general body corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,887 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,846 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust to rear condition

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 r14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to clearly see all of the front brake pads

Fail 1 Sep 2014 58,598 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to clearly see all of the front brake pads

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,805 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 49,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,741 miles

Could not check front to back brake pipes as they run through the vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2012 49,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Could not check front to back brake pipes as they run through the vehicle

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,445 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 49,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,238 miles

N/S front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,721 miles

Could not check front to back brake pipes as they run inside the vehicle

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 48,721 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Could not check front to back brake pipes as they run inside the vehicle

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,131 miles

All tyre pressures appear to be below recommended figure

n/s inner c/v boot on n/s drive shaft has slight weepage

Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,387 miles

Could not check both front to back brake pipes as they run through the vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2006 46,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Could not check both front to back brake pipes as they run through the vehicle

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Could not check both front to back brake pipes as they run through the vehicle

Front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2005 45,748 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 45,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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L526 CND is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L526 CND, 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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L526 CND is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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