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L539 JJO

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,007 mi
Last recorded56,007 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL539 JJO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,007 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,441 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 52,440 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,104 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 51,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

FRONT WIPER ARMS NEED ADJUSTING

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,647 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,834 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,042 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,044 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,857 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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L539 JJO is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L539 JJO, 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 L539 JJO registered?

L539 JJO is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 23 December 1993.

Is L539 JJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L539 JJO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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