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L481 BNX

1994 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

103,729 mi
Last recorded103,729 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL481 BNX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 103,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box section area/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TYRES UNEVEN WEAR/AGE RELATED CRACKING/POOR CONDITION X 4

Pass 4 Dec 2024 103,296 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

TYRES DISPLAYING AGE RELATED CRACKING X 4

Pass 22 Sep 2023 102,499 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all tyres displaying age related cracking x 4

Pass 26 Jul 2022 102,052 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 101,187 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 99,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 96,781 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 92,232 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 87,964 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,566 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 75,114 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre cracking and splitting

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on the inner edge

Fail 14 May 2015 74,606 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre cracking and splitting

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on the inner edge

radiator corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 69,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 69,007 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 68,906 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 68,777 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 68,627 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 68,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f brake starting to bind & disc blue

Pass 18 Apr 2008 68,052 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 67,666 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 67,419 miles

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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L481 BNX is a 1994 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L481 BNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L481 BNX registered?

L481 BNX is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 17 March 1994.

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