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L823 LNN

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,315 mi
Last recorded100,315 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL823 LNN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 100,315 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 99,506 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2024 98,850 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 98,308 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nsf & osf rackends worn

os sill weakened by corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2010 98,028 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osf head lamp lens stonechips

slight play os rack end

Fail 11 Aug 2010 98,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osf head lamp lens stonechips

slight play os rack end

Pass 11 Aug 2009 96,757 miles

both rear flashers slightly pale

corrosion starting at rear of o/side sill

Pass 8 Aug 2008 95,166 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

battery loose

Fail 8 Aug 2008 95,166 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

battery loose

Pass 2 Aug 2007 93,154 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 93,152 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear flashers slightly pale

corrosion at rear end of o/side sill

exhaust rear joint corroded

handbrake travel getting long

o/side headlight glass damaged

slight damage to n/side inner wheel rim

battery insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2006 91,203 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 91,041 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

corrosion starting on o/side rear wheel arch to sill

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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L823 LNN is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L823 LNN, 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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L823 LNN is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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