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L787 XLE

1994 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,773 mi
Last recorded105,773 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 216I94,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL787 XLE
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 105,773 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 105,665 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 97,403 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2006 90,931 miles

(ADVISE)BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS DAMP.

(ADVISE)SLIGHT PLAY IN POWER STEERING RACK.

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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L787 XLE is a 1994 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 94,162 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L787 XLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L787 XLE registered?

L787 XLE is a 1994 Rover 216I, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L787 XLE safe to buy?

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