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L905 WRH

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,190 mi
Last recorded46,190 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL905 WRH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 46,190 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 46,020 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 46,020 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at nearside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2012 43,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,329 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 42,285 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 39,667 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 39,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2009 39,642 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 39,109 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,109 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 39,077 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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L905 WRH is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L905 WRH, 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 L905 WRH registered?

L905 WRH is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 22 September 1993.

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