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L972 LVX

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

11,521 mi
Last recorded11,521 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 LVX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 11,521 miles

Advise radiator cooling fins corrodded away/water stains, top and bottom hoses leaking (slight)

N/s/r tyre has damage to side wall ok for MOT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight perishing n/s and o/s/r tyres

o/s rear suspension main bush unbonding/perishing

Fail 21 Jan 2009 111,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Advise radiator cooling fins corrodded away/water stains, top and bottom hoses leaking (slight)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r rear sill covers fitted unable to check for corrossion

Pass 22 Jan 2008 108,021 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 108,021 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 102,531 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 102,531 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside rear brake binding slightly, advise checking

Pass 27 Jan 2006 98,349 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 98,349 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 98,317 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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L972 LVX is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 L972 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 L972 LVX registered?

L972 LVX is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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