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L587 XGV

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,154 mi
Last recorded122,154 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL587 XGV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 122,154 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 122,127 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 115,434 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s steering arms

Fail 23 Nov 2010 115,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

slight play in n/s and o/s steering arms

Pass 3 Dec 2009 108,270 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 108,270 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 101,329 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 94,585 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 94,511 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 86,648 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 86,641 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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L587 XGV 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 54.5%.

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 L587 XGV, 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 L587 XGV registered?

L587 XGV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 27 September 1993.

Is L587 XGV safe to buy?

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