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L716 CUH

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,134 mi
Last recorded70,134 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL716 CUH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,134 miles

Driveshafts are corroding.

N/s door mirror is in poor condition.

Number plates are deteriorating.

Rear suspension bushes are deteriorating.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 70,134 miles

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

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

Driveshafts are corroding.

N/s door mirror is in poor condition.

Number plates are deteriorating.

Rear suspension bushes are deteriorating.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,690 miles

Both number plates are in poor condition.

N/s mirror is in poor condition.

Rear of both sills are corroding.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 68,782 miles

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

Front number plate discolouring.

N/s mirror loose.

Oil leak from cooler part of radiator.

Rear ends of both sills corroding.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 67,001 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Some imbalance to front brakes - o/s works a bit better than n/s.

Fail 10 Aug 2007 67,001 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Some imbalance to front brakes - o/s works a bit better than n/s.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 64,950 miles

Both front lower ball joint gaiters split, joints are ok at present but may deteriorate quickly.

Front number plate discolouring.

N/s mirror in poor condition.

N/s rear tyre perishing.

Pass 15 Aug 2005 63,217 miles

Front number plate discolouring.

N/s door mirror in poor condition.

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

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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L716 CUH is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L716 CUH, 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 L716 CUH registered?

L716 CUH is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 21 September 1993.

Is L716 CUH safe to buy?

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