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L893 YWK

1994 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,941 mi
Last recorded138,941 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 216I94,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL893 YWK
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 138,941 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

brake fluid level down,advise full brake check

front pads getting low,exact condition unknown

headlamps not working to begin with!?

last 1/8th of front tyres worn off,advise renewing asap

wear in nearside driveshaft balancer/rubber mount

wear in offside end of steering rack

Fail 21 Jan 2009 138,941 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

brake fluid level down,advise full brake check

front pads getting low,exact condition unknown

headlamps not working to begin with!?

last 1/8th of front tyres worn off,advise renewing asap

wear in nearside driveshaft balancer/rubber mount

wear in offside end of steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2008 133,738 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 133,730 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear damage to boot area

Pass 23 Nov 2006 132,012 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 132,012 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 129,099 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 129,099 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
Full Rover 216I reliability report

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L893 YWK is a 1994 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 94,162 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L893 YWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L893 YWK is a 1994 Rover 216I, first registered on 29 June 1994.

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