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L1 EPJ

1993 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,453 mi
Last recorded74,453 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 EPJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 74,453 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 74,433 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 74,369 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 74,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 73,769 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 72,960 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 72,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,145 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,506 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,595 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 70,361 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 70,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,896 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,626 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 69,278 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres splitting on outer edges

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,083 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing and starting to crack.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,907 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 64,992 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,306 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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L1 EPJ is a 1993 Rover 216 in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L1 EPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L1 EPJ registered?

L1 EPJ is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L1 EPJ safe to buy?

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