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L851 NVV

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,633 mi
Last recorded90,633 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL851 NVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 90,633 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Damage on n/s sill

Heavy oil leaks

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F wheel arch and wing corroded

O/S/F tyre cracking / perishing on walls

Rear suspension componets corroded

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 90,633 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Damage on n/s sill

Heavy oil leaks

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F wheel arch and wing corroded

O/S/F tyre cracking / perishing on walls

Rear suspension componets corroded

Slight bind on n/s/f brake

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,213 miles

Both front wheel arches starting to corrode

Both rear tyres perishing on walls

Damage on n/s sill

Front brakes showing distortion

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Oil leaks

Rear wiper blade split

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some bind on front brakes

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 85,067 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 85,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroding and leaking

front tyres feathering on edges

o/s of steering rack worn

o/s/f brake binding

oil leak on engine

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 16 Oct 2008 82,780 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 14 Oct 2008 82,756 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 9 Oct 2007 80,000 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 76,502 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 73,206 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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L851 NVV 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 70%.

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 L851 NVV, 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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L851 NVV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 16 November 1993.

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