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Rover 216

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,590 cc

L7 EPWMOT history

L7 EPW is a red petrol Rover 216 first used on 12 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 41,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
41,926 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 EPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
12 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 EPW was last recorded at 41,926 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,824 miles · 25 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 41,926 miles
  • 2023 – 41,824 miles
  • 2011 – 41,139 miles
  • 2010 – 38,834 miles
  • 2009 – 37,153 miles
  • 2008 – 35,403 miles
  • 2007 – 34,395 miles
  • 2006 – 33,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,926 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,926 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    41,926 miles
    Test number
    145330682996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,824 miles (+685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    41,824 miles
    Test number
    379988996239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass41,139 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,139 miles
    Test number
    506455841202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail41,072 miles (+2,238)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,072 miles
    Test number
    659936731223
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  5. Pass38,834 miles (+41)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,834 miles
    Test number
    272163240205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear sill covered in underseal
  6. Fail38,793 miles (+1,640)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,793 miles
    Test number
    911987630206
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear sill covered in underseal
  7. Pass37,153 miles (+55)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,153 miles
    Test number
    172825149238
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOs outer sill corroded
    • NoteRear suspension bushes perished not resulting in movement
  8. Fail37,098 miles (+1,695)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,098 miles
    Test number
    752213339212
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGeneral all Rear suspension bushes perished (no movement)
    • NoteGeneral outer sill corrosion o/s
    • NoteRear anti roll bar bushes perished (no movement)
  9. Pass35,403 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,403 miles
    Test number
    302755038287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,362 miles (+967)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,362 miles
    Test number
    440358428239
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  11. Pass34,395 miles (+797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,395 miles
    Test number
    342500237259
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass33,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,598 miles
    Test number
    134349726210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L7 EPW

Does L7 EPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 EPW expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 EPW?
The MOT on L7 EPW expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 EPW done?
L7 EPW was recorded at 41,926 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 458 miles a year.
Has L7 EPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 EPW has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on L7 EPW 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 L7 EPW find?
L7 EPW passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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