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L56 RFG

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,256 mi
Last recorded70,256 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL56 RFG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 70,256 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 69,722 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,046 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 69,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,440 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,881 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,290 miles

exhaust rear box area minor leak

Pass 28 Jul 2017 66,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,802 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2016 65,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear brake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded within 30cm of lower seat belt mounting. (5.2.6)

Engine oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,424 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,864 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,193 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 63,187 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,899 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,277 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,605 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 59,066 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 59,066 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 57,831 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 57,232 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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L56 RFG is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 L56 RFG, 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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L56 RFG is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 4 August 1993.

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