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L964 LVX

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,333 mi
Last recorded127,333 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL964 LVX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 127,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 122,911 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 122,911 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 116,860 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 116,860 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 109,013 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 109,013 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 99,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 99,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,617 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 71,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,282 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade worn.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,190 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,230 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 40,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,837 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 32,786 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 32,695 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,463 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 32,165 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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L964 LVX is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L964 LVX, 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 L964 LVX registered?

L964 LVX is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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