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L56 SWK

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

67,906 mi
Last recorded67,906 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL56 SWK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 67,906 miles

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

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

engine warning light staying on indicating fault

Fail 4 Jan 2013 67,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine warning light staying on indicating fault

Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,758 miles

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

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2011 63,757 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

all front and rear suspension components corroded

both front tyres worn low inner edges

exhaust emmisions only just met requirements

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,052 miles

Advise all rear bonded bushes are perrished and starting to come away but no play at the moment

Fail 5 Nov 2010 58,922 miles

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

Advise all rear bonded bushes are perrished and starting to come away but no play at the moment

Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,251 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 53,179 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

thorn through sidewall nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,634 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,728 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 41,728 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

off side front brake pad looks as if it has become over heated at some time recommend further investigation

Pass 3 Nov 2006 39,252 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 39,252 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L56 SWK is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 L56 SWK, 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 SWK is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 24 November 1993.

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