CarVerify

Free Car Check

L354 SCR

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,000 mi
Last recorded114,000 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL354 SCR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 114,000 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 114,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 113,121 miles

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

corroded hole in nearside sill panel

Pass 11 Jun 2014 111,848 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 111,848 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 110,603 miles

21% front brake imbalance

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear outer door handle sticks

Fail 14 Jun 2013 110,603 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

21% front brake imbalance

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

offside rear outer door handle sticks

Pass 19 Jun 2012 109,371 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

nearside boot floor edge corroded

nearside front outer door handle sticking

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside boot floor edge corroded

offside rear outer door handle sticking

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 109,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

nearside boot floor edge corroded

nearside front outer door handle sticking

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside boot floor edge corroded

offside rear outer door handle sticking

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 108,118 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 106,582 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wiper blades worn.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 104,932 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 104,932 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 103,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play detected in the steering rack.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 103,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake fluid low in master cylinder.

slight play detected in the steering rack.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 99,539 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2006 95,990 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 95,990 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT CORROSION IN THE REAR OF THE SILL PANEL

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN THE STEERING RACK.

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
Full Rover 216 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L354 SCR is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L354 SCR, 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

How do I check the history of L354 SCR?

You can check the full history of L354 SCR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L354 SCR registered?

L354 SCR is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L354 SCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L354 SCR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L354 SCR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L354 SCR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.