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L894 DOB

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,819 mi
Last recorded80,819 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL894 DOB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 80,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 80,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 78,538 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 76,706 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,354 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,193 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 70,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside outersills (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front tyres (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,144 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,072 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,097 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,344 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,522 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,744 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,606 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,770 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2007 57,084 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 57,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 56,148 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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L894 DOB is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L894 DOB, 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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L894 DOB is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is L894 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L894 DOB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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