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L246 TEW

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,520 mi
Last recorded93,520 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL246 TEW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 93,520 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front arches corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2025 93,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front arches corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 92,907 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 91,419 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 91,219 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 87,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 82,734 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 82,643 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,169 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre of the sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by the pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,375 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,625 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,351 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 71,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,444 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,514 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 69,497 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,235 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,093 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,643 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,643 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,583 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,433 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 62,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 60,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both wiper blade ends starting to split

Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,424 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 55,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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L246 TEW is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L246 TEW, 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 L246 TEW registered?

L246 TEW is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L246 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L246 TEW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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