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L87 OWK

1993 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,220 mi
Last recorded104,220 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 216I99,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL87 OWK
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2007 104,220 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 104,220 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 95,300 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 95,300 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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L87 OWK is a 1993 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 99,332 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L87 OWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L87 OWK registered?

L87 OWK is a 1993 Rover 216I, first registered on 18 November 1993.

Is L87 OWK safe to buy?

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