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L826 SCR

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,962 mi
Last recorded57,962 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL826 SCR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,962 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gear box under neath cover insecure

o/s front accident damage noted

Fail 24 Sep 2009 57,962 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gear box under neath cover insecure

o/s front accident damage noted

Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,053 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

o/s front indicator lens cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2008 54,045 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

o/s front indicator lens cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2007 50,856 miles

Battery insecure

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

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2007 50,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,845 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 46,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s of steering rack

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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L826 SCR is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L826 SCR, 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 L826 SCR registered?

L826 SCR is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is L826 SCR safe to buy?

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