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L894 FMJ

1993 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,145 mi
Last recorded89,145 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL894 FMJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 89,145 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

additional mirror fitted to o/s door

both outter sills corroded

slight rear brake inbalance

visual smoke

Fail 12 Mar 2012 89,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

additional mirror fitted to o/s door

both outter sills corroded

slight rear brake inbalance

visual smoke

Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,550 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 86,504 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 82,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 79,790 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,369 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 76,309 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 72,214 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 72,173 miles

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

n/s/r ando/s/r trailing arm bushs perrished

shock absorbers weak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 69,053 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 FMJ is a 1993 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L894 FMJ, 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

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What year was L894 FMJ registered?

L894 FMJ is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 9 August 1993.

Is L894 FMJ safe to buy?

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