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L605 MNH

1993 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,915 mi
Last recorded78,915 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL605 MNH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,915 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn to wear markers in places

spare tyre worn below 1.6mm

Fail 1 Nov 2011 78,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn to wear markers in places

spare tyre worn below 1.6mm

Pass 11 Oct 2010 76,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 75,905 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,983 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion started o/s sill at rear.

n/s/rear tyre worn in places to wear marker's

Pass 3 Jul 2008 72,502 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion started o/s & n/s outer sills at rear.

front brake pads getting low.

slight play in rack o/s.

slightly low service brake performance.on rear.

Fail 2 Jul 2008 72,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion started o/s & n/s outer sills at rear.

front brake pads getting low.

slight play in rack o/s.

slightly low service brake performance.on rear.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 69,518 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 69,518 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

slight cracking o/s&n/s cv boots. †o/s/front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 66,568 miles

front brake pads half worn. †

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge below 1mm. †

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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L605 MNH is a 1993 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L605 MNH, 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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L605 MNH is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 3 December 1993.

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