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L781 LNV

1993 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,111 mi
Last recorded144,111 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL781 LNV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 144,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 143,766 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion under body

Fail 25 Sep 2018 143,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on threads

corrosion under body

Pass 30 Sep 2017 143,074 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 142,471 miles

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

Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 141,633 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 114,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall is slightly deterioated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 114,144 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall is slightly deterioated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 140,428 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 140,428 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 139,314 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 138,715 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 138,715 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 137,969 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 137,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 136,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 135,302 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 133,463 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 132,029 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 132,035 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 131,203 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 131,203 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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L781 LNV is a 1993 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 L781 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 L781 LNV registered?

L781 LNV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 3 September 1993.

Is L781 LNV safe to buy?

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