1994 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · L508 FON
1994 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/03/1994. Recorded mileage 78,520 miles. MOT valid until 12/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1590cc
L508 FON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 78,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L508 FON Mileage History
- 02/08/202374,110 mi
- 01/08/202474,123 mi+13 mi
- 07/08/202474,141 mi+18 mi
- 11/08/202578,428 mi+4,287 mi
- 14/10/202578,520 mi+92 mi
Average of roughly 2,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L508 FON MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Rover 216 (L508 FON) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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