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L742 WOR

1993 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,381 mi
Last recorded81,381 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL742 WOR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 81,381 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 81,360 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 80,256 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 78,803 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 78,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 77,481 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,835 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 73,866 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 73,866 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 72,057 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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L742 WOR is a 1993 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L742 WOR, 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 L742 WOR registered?

L742 WOR is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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