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L538 WAM

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,594 mi
Last recorded140,594 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 WAM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 140,594 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 140,594 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 134,072 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 134,071 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 124,629 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 124,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 113,434 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 113,434 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 101,107 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 88,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 76,298 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 76,298 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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L538 WAM is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L538 WAM, 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 L538 WAM registered?

L538 WAM is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 8 December 1993.

Is L538 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L538 WAM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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