Rover 216
Blue and Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 1,590 cc
L56 RFGMOT history
L56 RFG is a blue and grey petrol Rover 216 first used on 4 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 70,256 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 725 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L56 RFG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 216
- Colour
- Blue and Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,590 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 4 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L56 RFG was last recorded at 70,256 miles on 31 Jul 2023, 534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 69,722 miles · 21 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 534 miles
- Average per year
- 725 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 70,256 miles
- 2022 – 69,722 miles
- 2021 – 69,046 miles
- 2020 – 68,440 miles
- 2019 – 67,881 miles
- 2018 – 67,290 miles
- 2017 – 66,642 miles
- 2016 – 65,802 miles
- 2015 – 65,051 miles
- 2014 – 64,424 miles
- 2013 – 63,864 miles
- 2012 – 63,193 miles
- 2011 – 62,899 miles
- 2010 – 62,277 miles
- 2009 – 61,605 miles
- 2008 – 60,040 miles
- 2007 – 59,066 miles
- 2006 – 57,831 miles
- 2005 – 57,232 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,256 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,256 miles (+534)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 70,256 miles
- Test number
- 480231723587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,722 miles (+676)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 69,722 miles
- Test number
- 474462039317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,046 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 69,046 miles
- Test number
- 709754401339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,030 miles (+590)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,030 miles
- Test number
- 997560919504
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass68,440 miles (+559)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 68,440 miles
- Test number
- 974892453621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,881 miles (+591)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 67,881 miles
- Test number
- 988156219993
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sill slight corrosion
Pass67,290 miles (+648)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 67,290 miles
- Test number
- 889820281949
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box area minor leak
Pass66,642 miles (+840)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 66,642 miles
- Test number
- 591755126953
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass65,802 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 65,802 miles
- Test number
- 657098861367
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Fail65,785 miles (+734)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,785 miles
- Test number
- 276138907795
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle Rear brake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureCentre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded within 30cm of lower seat belt mounting. (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass65,051 miles (+627)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 65,051 miles
- Test number
- 127114068994
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass64,424 miles (+560)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 64,424 miles
- Test number
- 765635224251
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass63,864 miles (+671)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 63,864 miles
- Test number
- 228025323261
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass63,193 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 63,193 miles
- Test number
- 127603722248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,187 miles (+288)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,187 miles
- Test number
- 395233622465
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass62,899 miles (+622)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 62,899 miles
- Test number
- 858172121210
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass62,277 miles (+672)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 62,277 miles
- Test number
- 834481510288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,605 miles (+1,565)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 61,605 miles
- Test number
- 340990219245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,040 miles (+974)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 60,040 miles
- Test number
- 611290218235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 59,066 miles
- Test number
- 763855427214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,066 miles (+1,235)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,066 miles
- Test number
- 263705727218
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass57,831 miles (+599)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 57,831 miles
- Test number
- 631206626284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,232 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 57,232 miles
- Test number
- 302297025484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L56 RFG
- Does L56 RFG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L56 RFG expired on 14 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L56 RFG?
- The MOT on L56 RFG expired on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L56 RFG done?
- L56 RFG was recorded at 70,256 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2023, an average of 725 miles a year.
- Has L56 RFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L56 RFG has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on L56 RFG ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L56 RFG find?
- L56 RFG passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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