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M893 LYP

1994 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

94,474 mi
Last recorded94,474 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM893 LYP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 94,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 91,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 90,490 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 88,940 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,897 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 87,797 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 85,945 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,629 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,904 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,876 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,631 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,602 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,319 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,708 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 60,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,715 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,861 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 56,932 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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M893 LYP is a 1994 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1994 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 88,916 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 M893 LYP, 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 32 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M893 LYP registered?

M893 LYP is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 21 November 1994.

Is M893 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M893 LYP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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