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L740 EPJ

1994 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,404 mi
Last recorded110,404 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 216I94,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL740 EPJ
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 110,404 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 110,394 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 104,257 miles

front number plate slightly damaged at bottom of plate

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge of tyre

nearside rear of outer sill panel corroded and getting thin

Fail 28 Jan 2008 104,257 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged at bottom of plate

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge of tyre

nearside rear of outer sill panel corroded and getting thin

Pass 29 Jan 2007 100,125 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

rear exhaust silencer tail pipe badly corroded

rear wiper rubber badly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2006 95,400 miles

front number plate slightly damaged at bottom of plate

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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L740 EPJ is a 1994 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 94,162 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L740 EPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L740 EPJ registered?

L740 EPJ is a 1994 Rover 216I, first registered on 4 July 1994.

Is L740 EPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L740 EPJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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