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L58 UGF

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

117,050 mi
Last recorded117,050 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL58 UGF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 117,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 116,743 miles

Evidence of possible previous leak on offside front inner cv boot clip

Fail 5 Jan 2024 116,670 miles

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

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

Evidence of possible / previous leak on offside inner cv boot

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 113,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 109,134 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 109,104 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 109,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded not a prescribed area

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 108,638 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 108,099 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 108,099 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 107,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 107,040 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 107,040 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 106,295 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded, no sharp edges

Pass 27 Nov 2014 105,625 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 105,625 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 104,020 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 104,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 102,088 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 102,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 100,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 100,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 97,408 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 97,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 93,311 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Fail 7 Dec 2009 93,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 12 Nov 2008 89,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 89,270 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 85,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 85,012 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 80,599 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 74,590 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 74,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L58 UGF is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 L58 UGF, 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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L58 UGF is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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