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L831 JFL

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,545 mi
Last recorded110,545 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL831 JFL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 110,545 miles

nearside rear radius arm bush deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2011 110,529 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear radius arm bush deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2010 103,028 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,776 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 99,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear radius arm front bushes perishing both sides of car

Pass 19 Mar 2008 94,934 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 94,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters starting to perish

Offside front tyre starting to perish and wear low on edges

Rear suspension radius arm front main bushes perishing and splitting slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2007 91,392 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 91,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both outer driveshaft gaiters starting to perish slightly

Both rear suspension radius arm front bushes starting to perish

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear outer sill/bottom of wheel arch corroded

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 28 Feb 2006 89,294 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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L831 JFL is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L831 JFL, 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 L831 JFL registered?

L831 JFL is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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