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L918 DUK

1993 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,714 mi
Last recorded57,714 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL918 DUK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,714 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 57,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 55,195 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,195 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 52,541 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 52,541 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,872 miles

center exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 50,208 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 48,600 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 47,258 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 47,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,840 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 42,342 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L918 DUK is a 1993 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L918 DUK, 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 L918 DUK registered?

L918 DUK is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 13 September 1993.

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