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L920 PHP

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,180 mi
Last recorded70,180 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL920 PHP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,180 miles

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

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

loose cover fitted to steering wheel

Fail 14 Jul 2010 70,178 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

loose cover fitted to steering wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,759 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s sill at rear starting to corrode but not weakened at present

Fail 21 Jul 2009 69,759 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s sill at rear starting to corrode but not weakened at present

Pass 15 Jul 2008 69,433 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre 2mm on edge

Fail 15 Jul 2008 69,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre 2mm on edge

Pass 16 Jul 2007 68,836 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 68,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear wheel arch holed by corrosion but not within prescribed area and not jagged at present.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,624 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 67,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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L920 PHP is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L920 PHP, 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 L920 PHP registered?

L920 PHP is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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