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L948 KHL

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,131 mi
Last recorded137,131 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL948 KHL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2006 137,131 miles

Slight play in nearside track rod

Both outer cv boots perished

Both steering rack boots perished

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Pass 22 Nov 2005 128,429 miles

Both front outer cv boots perished

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Exhaust centre section very rusty

Front suspension subframe badly rusted

Slight hole in exhaust back box

Fail 22 Nov 2005 128,429 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Btoh front outer cv boots perished

Exhaust centre section very rusty

Front suspension subframe badly rusted

Slight hole in exhaust back box

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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L948 KHL is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L948 KHL, 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 L948 KHL registered?

L948 KHL is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L948 KHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L948 KHL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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