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L182 COM

1971 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,315 mi
Last recorded103,315 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1971 Rover 21692,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL182 COM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 103,315 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 103,090 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 99,262 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 94,874 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 84,880 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 77,810 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 77,810 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L182 COM is a 1971 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 92,621 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 L182 COM, 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 55 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L182 COM registered?

L182 COM is a 1971 Rover 216, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L182 COM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L182 COM 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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