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L856 NVV

1993 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,337 mi
Last recorded54,337 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL856 NVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 54,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2013 54,329 miles

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,090 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 50,086 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust back box deteriorated

front cross member corroded

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 19 May 2011 48,240 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 48,240 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,669 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 44,531 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 44,523 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,578 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,515 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 40,201 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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L856 NVV is a 1993 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L856 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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What year was L856 NVV registered?

L856 NVV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L856 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L856 NVV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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