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L31 YEA

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,896 mi
Last recorded104,896 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 YEA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 104,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 98,162 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 96,391 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 95,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 94,049 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 92,367 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,759 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 88,923 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 86,927 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 85,925 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 84,588 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 128,508 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 78,926 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 78,793 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,251 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 76,251 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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L31 YEA is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L31 YEA, 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.

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What year was L31 YEA registered?

L31 YEA is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L31 YEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 YEA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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