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L998 EJW

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,504 mi
Last recorded104,504 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL998 EJW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 104,504 miles

advise reae wheel arches sill end caps week

Fail 23 May 2025 104,504 miles

Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front rear os outer sill 2 jacking points holed 2 places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

advise reae wheel arches sill end caps week

Pass 31 May 2024 104,256 miles

car been standing

Pass 23 May 2023 104,106 miles

advise front number plate rear sills week

Pass 12 Jan 2022 103,655 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,972 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 102,890 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 101,166 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,944 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 2 Feb 2017 99,444 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

both front tyres wearing low

both outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,783 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 98,783 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 98,305 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 98,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 96,835 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,436 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 93,388 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 90,829 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 90,829 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 90,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,207 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 80,564 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 76,291 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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L998 EJW is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L998 EJW, 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 L998 EJW registered?

L998 EJW is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L998 EJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L998 EJW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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