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L578 WFH

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,579 mi
Last recorded117,579 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 WFH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 117,579 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 113,203 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 113,203 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chips in windscreen

front number plate cracked

movement in both rear anti roll bar link bushes

power steering belt perished

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2006 108,302 miles

crack in windscreen

exhaust rear box close to antiroll bar

front number plate cracked

passenger front tyre worn on edge

Fail 19 Jul 2006 108,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

crack in windscreen

exhaust rear box close to antiroll bar

front number plate cracked

passenger front tyre worn on edge

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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L578 WFH is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L578 WFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L578 WFH registered?

L578 WFH is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L578 WFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L578 WFH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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