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L599 XDL

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,547 mi
Last recorded57,547 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL599 XDL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 57,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2026 57,518 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2026 57,518 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2025 57,029 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Outer cv boot perished

Offside Outer cv boot perished

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 57,029 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Outer cv boot perished

Offside Outer cv boot perished

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 56,425 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 55,936 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 55,508 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot cracked

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot cracked

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 54,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,501 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

wash wipe stalk deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2020 54,480 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leak

wash wipe stalk deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2019 53,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Fail 12 Feb 2018 51,899 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,381 miles

Offside Front inner edge tyre worn

Fail 6 Feb 2017 50,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front inner edge tyre worn

Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,843 miles

washer/wiper stalk slightly loose

Pass 29 Jan 2015 46,996 miles

washer/wiper stalk slightly loose

Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,256 miles

wiper switch loose but working fine

Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,805 miles

wiper switch loose but working fine

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,373 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,794 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,180 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,360 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 33,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,936 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 31,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside 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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L599 XDL is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L599 XDL, 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 L599 XDL registered?

L599 XDL is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 14 December 1993.

Is L599 XDL safe to buy?

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