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L914 RVX

1993 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,931 mi
Last recorded109,931 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL914 RVX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 109,931 miles

centre exhaust baffle rattle

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 15 Oct 2015 109,896 miles

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

centre exhaust baffle rattle

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2014 108,635 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 108,634 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,312 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 107,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 105,789 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

Pass 26 Oct 2011 102,974 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 102,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r anti-roll bar link rod bush starting to perish

Pass 14 Oct 2010 99,832 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 99,832 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,905 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 93,411 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers starting to perish

Pass 24 Oct 2007 89,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 89,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 85,860 miles

both n/s tyres getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2005 83,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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L914 RVX is a 1993 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L914 RVX, 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 L914 RVX registered?

L914 RVX is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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