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L886 YTA

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,560 mi
Last recorded64,560 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL886 YTA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,560 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r sill & o/s/r sill

O/s/r trailing arm bush perished

Fail 3 Sep 2014 64,560 miles

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

Corrosion to n/s/r sill & o/s/r sill

O/s/r trailing arm bush perished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,933 miles

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

rear suspension trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 4 Sep 2013 63,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

rear suspension trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,983 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 62,983 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,970 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,910 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,600 miles

Damage to screen outside Zones A & B

Fail 27 Aug 2009 59,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Damage to screen outside Zones A & B

Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,112 miles

Damage to rear number plate

N/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 58,112 miles

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

Damage to rear number plate

N/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,720 miles

Damage to rear number plate

Fail 3 Sep 2007 56,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Damage to rear number plate

Fail 5 Sep 2006 55,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,060 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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L886 YTA is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L886 YTA, 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 L886 YTA registered?

L886 YTA is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 28 September 1993.

Is L886 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L886 YTA shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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