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K129 GBD

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,644 mi
Last recorded55,644 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK129 GBD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 55,644 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,557 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 55,557 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,797 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,823 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,062 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 51,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,377 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,839 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,006 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 48,006 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,987 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres have cracking on wall/tread

Nearside front tyre has cracking on wall/tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 45,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside rear tyres have cracking on wall/tread

Nearside front tyre has cracking on wall/tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,085 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,195 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 42,016 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,635 miles

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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K129 GBD is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K129 GBD, 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 K129 GBD registered?

K129 GBD is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K129 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K129 GBD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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