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L867 ARU

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,069 mi
Last recorded40,069 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL867 ARU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,069 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 40,051 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 38,553 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,553 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,329 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 38,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,487 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 37,487 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,585 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 Apr 2006 35,486 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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L867 ARU 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 L867 ARU, 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 L867 ARU registered?

L867 ARU is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L867 ARU safe to buy?

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