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L829 BOD

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,659 mi
Last recorded124,659 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL829 BOD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 124,659 miles

o/s/f outer sill holed

rear exhaust leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 119,587 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 115,248 miles

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 12 Mar 2013 110,672 miles

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

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

n/s cv boot perished

Pass 8 Mar 2012 105,599 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 105,597 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 100,308 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 26 Feb 2010 95,828 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 91,223 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 29 Feb 2008 86,404 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 81,682 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 77,288 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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L829 BOD is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 L829 BOD, 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 L829 BOD registered?

L829 BOD is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L829 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L829 BOD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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