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L770 LNV

1993 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,291 mi
Last recorded133,291 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL770 LNV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 133,291 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 129,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 123,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 117,158 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 110,878 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 104,480 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 97,564 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 89,555 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,621 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 81,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 78,483 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 78,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,174 miles

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

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

excessive corrosion to the offside outer sill outside of perscribed areas

Fail 9 Feb 2011 75,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

excessive corrosion to the offside outer sill outside of perscribed areas

Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,853 miles

offside & nearside front & rear anti roll bar droplinks detiriorating

offside & nearside rear lower suspension arm inner & outer bushes detiriorating

offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front outer sill corroded & crumbled away outside any prescribed area

rear silencer pipe corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2010 71,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wiper blade split

offside & nearside front & rear anti roll bar droplinks detiriorating

offside & nearside rear lower suspension arm inner & outer bushes detiriorating

offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front outer sill corroded & crumbled away outside any prescribed area

rear silencer pipe corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,913 miles

offside front outer sill corrosion

slight play in steering rack

wipers split

Fail 10 Feb 2009 68,913 miles

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

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

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

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 front outer sill corrosion

slight play in steering rack

wipers split

Pass 1 Feb 2008 65,902 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 65,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 62,907 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 59,853 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 59,853 miles

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

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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L770 LNV is a 1993 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L770 LNV, 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 L770 LNV registered?

L770 LNV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L770 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L770 LNV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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