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L829 YWK

1994 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,455 mi
Last recorded120,455 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 216I94,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL829 YWK
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 120,455 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre tread irregular wear on inner edge

nearside wiper blade rubber split at end

offside front tyre tread depth worn low on inner edge

wear detected at offside front steering mechanism not considered to be excessive

Fail 4 Jan 2008 120,451 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre tread irregular wear on inner edge

nearside wiper blade rubber split at end

offside front tyre tread depth worn low on inner edge

wear detected at offside front steering mechanism not considered to be excessive

Pass 11 Jan 2007 113,472 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 113,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 106,598 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 106,598 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear trailing arm bushs slight splits

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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L829 YWK is a 1994 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L829 YWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L829 YWK registered?

L829 YWK is a 1994 Rover 216I, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L829 YWK safe to buy?

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