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L529 TGC

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,585 mi
Last recorded134,585 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL529 TGC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 134,585 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 128,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 121,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 110,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

scratches to screen

Fail 9 Mar 2009 110,161 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

scratches to screen

Pass 3 Mar 2008 103,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s hand brake low effort

oil leaks

scatches to screen

wipers starting to smear

Fail 3 Mar 2008 103,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s hand brake low effort

oil leaks

scatches to screen

wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Mar 2007 98,349 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 98,349 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

middle and rear exhaust rusted around rear joint

n/s/r tyre low tread and perrishing

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 10 Mar 2006 92,607 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 92,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

radiator poor condition

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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L529 TGC is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L529 TGC, 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 L529 TGC registered?

L529 TGC is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L529 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L529 TGC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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