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L713 HPP

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,648 mi
Last recorded85,648 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL713 HPP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 85,648 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear wheel arch corroded

slight damage rear number plate

Fail 27 Oct 2009 85,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chip in the windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2008 84,381 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 84,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r & o/s/r radius arm bushes are split

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2007 79,271 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 79,271 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r/ & o/s/r radius arm bushes are split

Pass 10 Oct 2006 77,986 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 77,986 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside and nearside outer sills / wheel arch corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2005 77,160 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 77,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L713 HPP is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L713 HPP, 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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L713 HPP is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 8 November 1993.

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