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L398 SEW

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,325 mi
Last recorded50,325 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 SEW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 50,325 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 50,051 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 49,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf and osf sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body showing signs off corrosion to suspension componments

under body under sealed

Pass 7 Dec 2022 48,359 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 48,356 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 43,828 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 43,821 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 41,247 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 41,243 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing, jagged edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 36,074 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 36,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 27,701 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 27,682 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged all have age related wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,529 miles

Crack in front reg plate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre is perrished

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush is slightly worn

Oil leak

Small crack in front windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2014 25,762 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)

crack in windscreen

slight blow in exhaust

some bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2013 24,196 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate is slightly deteriorated

n/s/r trailing arm bush is slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2012 21,940 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,176 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 15,928 miles

slight kerb damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2008 15,928 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

slight kerb damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2007 15,670 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 15,314 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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L398 SEW is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L398 SEW, 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 L398 SEW registered?

L398 SEW is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 21 March 1994.

Is L398 SEW safe to buy?

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