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L733 LNU

1993 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

148,246 mi
Last recorded148,246 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL733 LNU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2014 148,246 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 147,110 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 147,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 145,618 miles

outer sills coroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 145,602 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

outer sills coroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 144,011 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 142,047 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 142,043 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 139,105 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear axle bushes detioriated

Fail 11 Aug 2009 139,053 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear axle bushes detioriated

Pass 19 Aug 2008 135,349 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 135,339 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 130,488 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 130,355 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

rear axle bushes detioriated. †o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2006 126,410 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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L733 LNU is a 1993 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L733 LNU, 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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L733 LNU is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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