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L962 DOB

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,102 mi
Last recorded96,102 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 DOB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2006 96,102 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2005 91,339 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 91,399 miles

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

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

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

near side front door mirror cracked

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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L962 DOB is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver 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 L962 DOB, 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 L962 DOB registered?

L962 DOB is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is L962 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L962 DOB 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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