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Rover 216

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,590 cc

L31 YEAMOT history

L31 YEA is a silver petrol Rover 216 first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 104,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,896 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 YEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 YEA was last recorded at 104,896 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 6,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2011: 84,588 miles, lower than 128,508 miles on 24 Jun 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,162 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,734 miles
Average per year
1,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,896 miles
  • 2025 – 98,162 miles
  • 2023 – 96,391 miles
  • 2019 – 95,740 miles
  • 2018 – 94,049 miles
  • 2017 – 92,367 miles
  • 2016 – 90,759 miles
  • 2015 – 88,923 miles
  • 2014 – 86,927 miles
  • 2012 – 85,925 miles
  • 2011 – 84,588 miles
  • 2010 – 128,508 miles
  • 2009 – 78,926 miles
  • 2007 – 78,793 miles
  • 2006 – 76,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,896 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,896 miles (+6,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,896 miles
    Test number
    481673798722
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass98,162 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,162 miles
    Test number
    651102021037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,391 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,391 miles
    Test number
    400862948014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,740 miles (+1,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,740 miles
    Test number
    586086751936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass94,049 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,049 miles
    Test number
    581427026007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,367 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,367 miles
    Test number
    500166852605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,759 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,759 miles
    Test number
    471317098042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,923 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,923 miles
    Test number
    826419725066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,927 miles (+1,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,927 miles
    Test number
    118536734026
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass85,925 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,925 miles
    Test number
    178407372160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,588 miles (-43,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,588 miles
    Test number
    796116771193
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass128,508 miles (+49,582)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    128,508 miles
    Test number
    750065370177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,926 miles (+133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    78,926 miles
    Test number
    601272989132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass78,793 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    911993987127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    76,251 miles
    Test number
    840700566187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,251 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,251 miles
    Test number
    330300166125
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about L31 YEA

Does L31 YEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 YEA is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 YEA?
The MOT on L31 YEA is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 YEA done?
L31 YEA was recorded at 104,896 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 1,451 miles a year.
Has L31 YEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 YEA has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2006.
Has the mileage on L31 YEA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L31 YEA find?
L31 YEA passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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