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L211 SNH

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,848 mi
Last recorded48,848 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL211 SNH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 48,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 470,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all welding areas heavily protected in sealant

Pass 13 Dec 2018 38,386 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2018 38,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear both arches corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2017 31,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both ns and os outer sills showing signs of rust at rear of sill.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,033 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,566 miles

inspected all brake pipes best as possible due to shultz.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 30,566 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inspected all brake pipes best as possible due to shultz.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inspected brake pipes best as possible due to shultz.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 30,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inspected brake pipes best as possible due to shultz.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,773 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 29,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,236 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,530 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 28,530 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,845 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,936 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,117 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 26,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,249 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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L211 SNH is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 88,916 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 L211 SNH, 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 32 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L211 SNH registered?

L211 SNH is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L211 SNH safe to buy?

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