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L82 BTT

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,668 mi
Last recorded98,668 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL82 BTT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 98,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 98,666 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,185 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

anti roll bar mounts corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2018 80,603 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 80,603 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes and links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 81,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,038 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar mounting point slightly corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front anti roll bar mounting point slightly corrodrd

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,983 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,654 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,166 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,631 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2012 41,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,380 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,278 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,701 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,409 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,663 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,369 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 25,799 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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L82 BTT is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L82 BTT, 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 L82 BTT registered?

L82 BTT is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 18 October 1993.

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