Rover 216i (1993)
1993 Rover 216i
CarHunch analysed 1,036 real MOT records for the 1993 Rover 216i. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Rover 216i has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 65.7%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals notably higher reliability risk for a car of this age. The good news is that only 7.3% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so catastrophic failures are uncommon—but expect regular maintenance costs given the 1.5 average failures per test.
These cars are running at around 100,000 miles on average, which is reasonable for their age, but the 2.7 advisories per vehicle suggest incremental wear across multiple systems. If you're considering one, budget for at least one repair before the next MOT and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, suspension, and exhaust, where most of the typical failures cluster.
What to check before buying a 1993 Rover 216i
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 1,035 | 65.7% | 1.5 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Rover 216i vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Rover 216i vehicles fall between 81,164 and 119,256 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Rover 216i
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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17.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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14.8%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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14.6%
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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14%
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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13.6%
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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12.4%
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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