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L970 FWN

1993 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,921 mi
Last recorded83,921 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL970 FWN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2010 83,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside steering rack-end

Pass 22 Feb 2010 83,921 miles

slight play in offside steering rack-end

Pass 24 Mar 2009 79,358 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,680 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 74,675 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 74,195 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 72,896 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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L970 FWN is a 1993 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L970 FWN, 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 L970 FWN registered?

L970 FWN is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L970 FWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L970 FWN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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