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L394 GRO

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,958 mi
Last recorded65,958 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL394 GRO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 65,958 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 65,345 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 65,089 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 64,525 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 64,090 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,971 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 63,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,097 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 63,096 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 62,722 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 62,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,823 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 60,823 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 3373ppm (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,537 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,368 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,783 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,553 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,263 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,975 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES MADE IN 1995

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,718 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,467 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,210 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,869 miles

front tyres low

Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,324 miles

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

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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L394 GRO is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L394 GRO, 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 L394 GRO registered?

L394 GRO is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 28 September 1993.

Is L394 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L394 GRO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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