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A9 KYR

1993 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,356 mi
Last recorded119,356 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 216I99,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 KYR
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 119,356 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2008 119,356 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2007 110,860 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front cv gaiters weak. rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 110,860 miles

both front cv gaiters weak. rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 102,629 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 102,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 98,264 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 98,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s/f wheel

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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A9 KYR is a 1993 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 99,332 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 KYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A9 KYR registered?

A9 KYR is a 1993 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is A9 KYR safe to buy?

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