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L95 COF

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,606 mi
Last recorded144,606 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL95 COF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 144,606 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 144,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 144,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 128,165 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear seats and seat belts missing

Fail 4 Jun 2011 128,162 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear seats and seat belts missing

tyre pressures low

Pass 4 May 2010 115,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 May 2009 111,261 miles

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON REAR SILENCER JOIN PIPE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 18 May 2009 111,237 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON REAR SILENCER JOIN PIPE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 14 May 2008 106,179 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 106,179 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 102,204 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 102,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 98,999 miles

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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L95 COF is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L95 COF, 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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L95 COF is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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