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L650 EFC

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,490 mi
Last recorded97,490 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL650 EFC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 97,490 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 96,607 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 96,607 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,048 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 92,055 miles

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

wiper blade condition both sides

Fail 11 May 2009 92,036 miles

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

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

wiper blade condition both sides

Pass 4 Dec 2007 87,191 miles

advise nsr tyre worn to 3/4 breadth of tread limit

advise oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2007 87,191 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise nsr tyre worn to 3/4 breadth of tread limit

advise oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2006 81,586 miles

advise rear suspension bushes have started to split

Fail 23 Nov 2006 81,586 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise rear suspension bushes have started to split

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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L650 EFC is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L650 EFC, 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 L650 EFC registered?

L650 EFC is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L650 EFC safe to buy?

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