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TEC 103Y

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,534 mi
Last recorded132,534 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEC 103Y
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 132,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 123,568 miles

stone chip in windsreen front number plate cracked pedal rubbers worn n/s headlamp on max aim rear number plate discoloured o/s/f lower ball joint boot perishing n/s/f outer c/v boot perishing various suspension bushes perishing welded patches front

Fail 14 Oct 2010 123,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 117,832 miles

stone in windsreen n/s/f headlamp on max aim pedal rubbers worn corrosion o/s/r wheel arch lip patches welded in front subframe n/s/f c/v boot perishing o/s/r lower suspension arm bush splitting various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2008 113,882 miles

radiator leaking corrosion o/s/r wheel arch lower front subframe patched corrosion exhaust n/s/r parking brake reading slightly low stone chip in windsreen o/s/r suspesion bush perishing

Fail 27 Oct 2008 113,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 106,364 miles

radiator core poor surface corrosion exhaust stone chip in windsreen o/s/f various suspension bushes perishing pedal rubbers worn

Fail 22 Oct 2007 106,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 100,583 miles

n/s/f window inop †stone chips in windsreen †o/s/f hub cap missing †n/s/r sill trim missing †radiator core poor †wheel rims kerbed †surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 21 Oct 2005 96,593 miles

stone chip in windsreen o/s †o/s/f hub cap missing †radiator core in poor condition †slight wear pedal rubbers †wheel rims kerbed †trim missing n/s/r outer sill †o/s/r n/s/r tyres 3mm in centre †slight oil leaks

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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TEC 103Y is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TEC 103Y, 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 TEC 103Y registered?

TEC 103Y is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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