1993 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · L406 DOE
1993 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 145,617 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L406 DOE Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 145,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L406 DOE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Rover 216 (L406 DOE) between September 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
L406 DOE Mileage History
- 20/09/200690,521 mi
- 25/09/200794,405 mi+3,884 mi
- 30/09/200898,248 mi+3,843 mi
- 03/10/200898,248 mi
- 02/10/2009104,088 mi+5,840 mi
- 02/10/2009104,088 mi
- 29/09/2010110,332 mi+6,244 mi
- 29/09/2010110,332 mi
- 24/10/2011115,755 mi+5,423 mi
- 31/10/2011115,775 mi+20 mi
- 09/05/2013102,773 mi-13,002 mi
- 20/05/2013122,773 mi+20,000 mi
- 27/06/2014125,404 mi+2,631 mi
- 02/07/2014125,410 mi+6 mi
- 30/03/2016129,464 mi+4,054 mi
- 20/08/2018132,394 mi+2,930 mi
- 21/08/2018132,400 mi+6 mi
- 17/08/2021134,333 mi+1,933 mi
- 20/08/2021134,346 mi+13 mi
- 17/08/2022137,707 mi+3,361 mi
- 25/08/2022137,716 mi+9 mi
- 10/08/2023139,033 mi+1,317 mi
- 22/08/2023139,045 mi+12 mi
- 19/08/2024141,425 mi+2,380 mi
- 27/08/2024141,449 mi+24 mi
- 02/05/2026145,617 mi+4,168 mi
Average of roughly 2,809 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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