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L599 CPD

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

231,622 mi
Last recorded231,622 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL599 CPD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 231,622 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Some suspension bushes deteriorated

front crossmember has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2016 231,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Some suspension bushes deteriorated

front crossmember has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2016 231,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis excessively corroded within 30cm of upper susp.arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle brake imbalance 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front outer cv joints gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front slight play at inner steering track rod

auxiluary belt deteriorated

corrosion on chassis and suspension components

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement front gearbox mount rubber bush deteriorated (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 231,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device missing brake shoes fitting pin missing (rear) (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis excessively corroded within 30cm of anti-roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis excessively corroded within 30cm of upper susp.arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle brake imbalance 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front outer cv joints gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front slight play at inner steering track rod

auxiluary belt deteriorated

corrosion on chassis and suspension components

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement front gearbox mount rubber bush deteriorated (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 224,117 miles

auxiluary belt deteriorated

nearside fron t track rod end has slight play at ball joint

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front outer cv joint gaiter deteriorated

offside rear tyre has age cracks

Fail 6 Apr 2015 224,064 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

alternator belt deteriorated

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front outer cv joint gaiter deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated (outside wall has age cracks)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 223,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front strut top bearing rough when rotated

offside front tyre perished

rear exhaust hanger missing but exhaust secure

Pass 4 Apr 2014 218,770 miles

Brake pipes have been undersealed

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pipe/ flexi hose ferrules corroded

Windscreen has a small crack

Fail 25 Mar 2014 218,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipes have been undersealed

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pipe/ flexi hose ferrules corroded

Windscreen has a small crack

Fail 29 Aug 2011 218,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all rear suspension components corroded.

complete underside of vehicle in a heavily corroded condition.

front subframe corroded.

fuel pipes and fuel filler pipe corroded.

offside and nearside front coil springs corroded.

offside and nearside rear alloy wheel cylinders outer areas corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 213,238 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise slight play in o/s/f steering arm.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 213,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise slight play in o/s/f steering arm.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 207,242 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms slight play.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 207,242 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms slight play.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 198,996 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 190,513 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 190,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 184,581 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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L599 CPD is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L599 CPD, 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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L599 CPD is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 14 September 1993.

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