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L751 ULO

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,344 mi
Last recorded165,344 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL751 ULO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 165,344 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front drive shaft is corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft is corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb slightly dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 165,344 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front drive shaft is corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft is corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb slightly dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 162,775 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft corroded

Offside Front driveshaft corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2016 162,755 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front driveshaft corroded

Offside Front driveshaft corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 160,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all under vehicle components corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

play in both front seats

Fail 9 Jul 2015 160,025 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all under vehicle components corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

play in both front seats

Pass 4 Jul 2014 156,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside outter sills corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2014 156,978 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside outter sills corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 154,747 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated.

rear wheel arches corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded.

offside number plate bulb dull.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 150,405 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front wiper blades smeering.

fuel filler neck corroded.

offside number plate bulb dull.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 148,545 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front, Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres deteriorating

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2011 148,542 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front, Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres deteriorating

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 146,818 miles

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

OSR sill end corroded.

Rear arches corroded and holed.

gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 145,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear arches

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 16 Jul 2008 143,169 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2008 143,160 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 140,801 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft slightly corroded (2.4.G.6a)

Offside Front Drive shaft slightly corroded (2.4.G.6a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 140,799 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft slightly corroded (2.4.G.6a)

Offside Front Drive shaft slightly corroded (2.4.G.6a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 137,878 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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L751 ULO is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L751 ULO, 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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L751 ULO is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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