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K112 MDU

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,323 mi
Last recorded111,323 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK112 MDU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 111,323 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2009 111,323 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 107,831 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 103,055 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear anti roll bar bushes wearing

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2007 103,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear anti roll bar bushes wearing

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2006 100,242 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 100,242 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

6 ply tyre fitted to near side front

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear radius arm bushes have play. Bushes deteriorated

front number plate deteriorated.

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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K112 MDU is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 94,896 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 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K112 MDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K112 MDU registered?

K112 MDU is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 6 July 1993.

Is K112 MDU safe to buy?

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