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L912 FVS

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,107 mi
Last recorded115,107 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL912 FVS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2022 115,107 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side outer drive shaft gaitors perishing

exhaust heat shield insecure

ns door mirror insecure

nsr wheel inner rim buckled

osf and rear brakes noisey in operation

osf brake binding

osr wheel arch area corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Sep 2021 109,224 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both rear wheel archs corroding

cat converter heat shield insecure/rattling

nsf outer drive shaft gaitor perished

nsf shock absorber has slight leak

osf door window glass dislodged

Fail 7 Sep 2021 109,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both rear wheel archs corroding

cat converter heat shield insecure/rattling

nsf outer drive shaft gaitor perished

nsf shock absorber has slight leak

osf door window glass dislodged

Pass 17 Aug 2020 94,841 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 94,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,687 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 91,687 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 84,801 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,459 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,790 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 61,724 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres worn

Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,715 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,848 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,424 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,926 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,130 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,078 miles

rear exhaust box has surface corrosion forming on it

Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,977 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,953 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,482 miles

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge †small blow from centre exhast box †small hole in n/s front c/v boot

Pass 13 Sep 2005 34,953 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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L912 FVS is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L912 FVS, 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 L912 FVS registered?

L912 FVS is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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