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L755 BPJ

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,119 mi
Last recorded43,119 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL755 BPJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2020 43,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/ outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/ outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/ outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/ outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 42,628 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 42,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 41,472 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 39,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel and rear arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel and rear arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 38,496 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 38,496 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,094 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 37,094 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 34,814 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,291 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,263 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,950 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,667 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 33,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,440 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 32,825 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 32,026 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 32,026 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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L755 BPJ 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 78.9%.

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 L755 BPJ, 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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L755 BPJ is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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