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L964 EOC

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

126,539 mi
Last recorded126,539 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL964 EOC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 126,539 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 126,052 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 126,046 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 125,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 123,574 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 121,533 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 120,001 miles

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

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

brake pedal spongy brakes may require bleeding

Pass 29 Jul 2019 118,823 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 118,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 117,844 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 116,014 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 113,719 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,867 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,423 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 108,829 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 106,281 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 100,781 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 92,846 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 85,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 76,252 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 68,499 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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L964 EOC is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L964 EOC, 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 L964 EOC registered?

L964 EOC is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 11 November 1993.

Is L964 EOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L964 EOC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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