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L918 EOA

1993 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,780 mi
Last recorded100,780 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL918 EOA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 100,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 87,780 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on their inner edges

nearside rear tyre cuts on inner siewall

Fail 27 Dec 2013 87,737 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on their inner edges

nearside rear tyre cuts on inner siewall

two of the four washer jets miss the screen when operated

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,220 miles

both front wipers starting to smear on screen

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front number plate stained not effecting lettering

front pads starting to wear low (6K left approx)

knock and play in steering rack

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

oil leaks

rear number plate stained not effecting lettering

Fail 4 Dec 2012 80,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wipers starting to smear on screen

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front number plate stained not effecting lettering

front pads starting to wear low (6K left approx)

knock and play in steering rack

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

oil leaks

rear number plate stained not effecting lettering

Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,305 miles

front number plate starting to become dirty

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear low and worn on edges

slight exhaust blow from rear join

slight knock and play in steering

slight oil leaks

slight play in both front anti roll bar link rod bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,086 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 75,062 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,187 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

f tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

no plate lights slightly dim & f side lights slightly dim

o/s washer jet part blocked

Pass 6 Nov 2008 65,860 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall has a cut

Fail 30 Oct 2008 65,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall has a cut

Fail 27 Oct 2007 54,977 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner wall o/s/f has slight perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2007 54,977 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner wall o/s/f has slight perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,106 miles

Offside Front 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 EOA is a 1993 Rover 216 in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 94,896 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EOA, 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 L918 EOA registered?

L918 EOA is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 5 November 1993.

Is L918 EOA safe to buy?

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