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L506 RTJ

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,692 mi
Last recorded54,692 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL506 RTJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 54,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 48,779 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 48,764 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 43,325 miles

ALL brake discs slight surface corrosion,( lack of use.)

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 43,325 miles

ALL brake discs slight surface corrosion,( lack of use.)

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 43,302 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower wheel arch corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip center windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion both front wheel arch corners

Pass 22 Jan 2015 43,300 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,197 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 40,620 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 39,563 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,823 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 34,406 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 32,701 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,712 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,089 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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L506 RTJ is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L506 RTJ, 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 L506 RTJ registered?

L506 RTJ is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L506 RTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L506 RTJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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