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L84 RBP

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,097 mi
Last recorded82,097 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL84 RBP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2021 82,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

(oil leaks,suspension components+wheel arches corroding,both rear trailing arm bushes wearing) •

Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,329 miles

oil leaks,suspension components+sills+wheel arches corroding,both rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,520 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,oil leaks,suspension components+sills+wheel arches corroding,both rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 16 Jan 2018 72,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

suspension components+sills+wheel arches corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2018 72,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (7.1.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

suspension components+sills+wheel arches corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2017 67,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear trailing arm bushes wearing,slight play in steering,oil leaks

Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,814 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 63,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges/perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,595 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 55,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,790 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 48,023 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges getting low on tread

front w/bearings getting noisy

oil leaks

Fail 10 Jan 2012 48,023 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges getting low on tread

front w/bearings getting noisy

oil leaks

Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,686 miles

f/wheel bearings getting noisy

n/s door mirror damaged,both rear tyres wearing on edges,oil leaks,slight play in nearside rear trailing arm bush

Fail 19 Jan 2011 44,686 miles

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

n/s door mirror damaged,both rear tyres wearing on edges,oil leaks,slight play in nearside rear trailing arm bush

Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,034 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 43,034 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,960 miles

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)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 40,960 miles

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)

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)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 39,479 miles

both rear tyres, and offside front tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 38,001 miles

Both nearside and offside front outer cv gaitors cracked

Rear wiper split

Small stone chip front windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2006 35,019 miles

Both offside and nearside cv gaitors showing signs of cracking

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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L84 RBP is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L84 RBP, 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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L84 RBP is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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