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L753 SUF

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,158 mi
Last recorded89,158 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL753 SUF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 88,109 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 88,109 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mountings split (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,798 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 87,798 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,985 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 86,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,492 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 85,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,427 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 83,427 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre surface cracks

Pass 12 Sep 2011 82,041 miles

back box rubber missing on hanger, system still secure.

backbox baffles loose,

o,s mirror backing slighly loose.

o,s,f rackend slight play in ball joint.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 80,083 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 80,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 75,608 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 75,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,154 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 70,154 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 67,407 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 67,407 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 64,198 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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L753 SUF is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L753 SUF, 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 L753 SUF registered?

L753 SUF is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L753 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L753 SUF shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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