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
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 145,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 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.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Rover 216 (L406 DOE) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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”.
L406 DOE Mileage History
- 10/08/2023139,033 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 2,415 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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