Rover 216
Turquoise · Petrol · 1994 · 1,590 cc
L97 EPAMOT history
L97 EPA is a turquoise petrol Rover 216 first used on 17 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 51,844 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 51,844 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 539 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L97 EPA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 216
- Colour
- Turquoise
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,590 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 17 Jan 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L97 EPA was last recorded at 51,844 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2014.
- Previous MOT
- 51,338 miles · 21 May 2014
- Between the last two tests
- 506 miles
- Average per year
- 539 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,844 miles
- 2014 – 51,338 miles
- 2013 – 46,680 miles
- 2012 – 42,103 miles
- 2010 – 41,842 miles
- 2009 – 41,729 miles
- 2008 – 41,653 miles
- 2007 – 41,423 miles
- 2006 – 41,033 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Emissions not tested
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Full MOT history
14 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,844 miles (+506)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 51,844 miles
- Test number
- 703528226166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,338 miles (+4,658)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 51,338 miles
- Test number
- 189441044120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,680 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 46,680 miles
- Test number
- 258663653042
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail46,675 miles (+4,572)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,675 miles
- Test number
- 767531653054
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass42,103 miles (+261)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 42,103 miles
- Test number
- 819622652065
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass41,842 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 41,842 miles
- Test number
- 971928020367
- NoteFRONT / REAR DISC VERY RUSTY // CAR NOT USED
Pass41,839 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 41,839 miles
- Test number
- 492250290023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,839 miles (+110)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,839 miles
- Test number
- 660610690088
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass41,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 41,729 miles
- Test number
- 931227399049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,729 miles (+76)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,729 miles
- Test number
- 193181499456
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBattery insecure
Pass41,653 miles (+230)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 41,653 miles
- Test number
- 373368078098
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass41,423 miles (+390)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 41,423 miles
- Test number
- 122385877465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 41,033 miles
- Test number
- 612954596052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,033 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,033 miles
- Test number
- 284287686070
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about L97 EPA
- Does L97 EPA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L97 EPA is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L97 EPA?
- The MOT on L97 EPA is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L97 EPA done?
- L97 EPA was recorded at 51,844 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 539 miles a year.
- Has L97 EPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L97 EPA has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2013.
- Has the mileage on L97 EPA 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 L97 EPA find?
- L97 EPA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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