1993 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · L866 AHA
1993 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 39,070 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L866 AHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 39,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L866 AHA 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 (L866 AHA) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
L866 AHA Mileage History
- 31/08/202337,864 mi
- 07/08/202438,225 mi+361 mi
- 06/08/202538,796 mi+571 mi
- 13/08/202538,804 mi+8 mi
- 05/08/202639,070 mi+266 mi
Average of roughly 412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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