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L718 HNT

1993 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,061 mi
Last recorded97,061 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL718 HNT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 97,061 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 97,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,826 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 94,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 91,647 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 91,647 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 87,625 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 87,624 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,942 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 83,940 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 81,339 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 81,335 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 78,780 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 74,696 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 74,696 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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L718 HNT is a 1993 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L718 HNT, 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 L718 HNT registered?

L718 HNT is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L718 HNT safe to buy?

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