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L76 OWK

1993 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

109,990 mi
Last recorded109,990 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL76 OWK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2013 109,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak under engine

Fail 15 Feb 2013 109,781 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

clutch slipping !!

Pass 20 Feb 2012 108,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 108,036 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 108,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 106,821 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 106,768 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Advise clutch

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

Major oil leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 106,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Advise clutch

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

Major oil leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 105,822 miles

Clutch worn out (slipping) + Engine oil leak

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 105,822 miles

Clutch worn out (slipping) + Engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2008 103,307 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 103,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 98,065 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 98,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 95,169 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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L76 OWK is a 1993 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 L76 OWK, 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 L76 OWK registered?

L76 OWK is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L76 OWK safe to buy?

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