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K160 FHX

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,744 mi
Last recorded31,744 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK160 FHX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,744 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,626 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,556 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,337 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 31,337 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,063 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,749 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 26,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,342 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,751 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,354 miles

signs of perishing on the offside rear tyre wall, and both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges and approching the legal limit in places

Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,347 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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K160 FHX is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K160 FHX, 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 K160 FHX registered?

K160 FHX is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 30 March 1993.

Is K160 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K160 FHX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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