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L873 NVV

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,218 mi
Last recorded78,218 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL873 NVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,218 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 78,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 78,081 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 78,081 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 77,743 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 77,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,396 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,931 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,284 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 75,399 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,524 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 74,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,421 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 73,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 71,465 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 71,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,895 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 65,605 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 65,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,400 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread worn on both edges.

Fail 18 Oct 2007 62,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 62,204 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 61,955 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 61,512 miles

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

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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L873 NVV is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L873 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L873 NVV?

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What year was L873 NVV registered?

L873 NVV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 15 November 1993.

Is L873 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L873 NVV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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