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K163 LKV

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,174 mi
Last recorded129,174 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK163 LKV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2007 129,174 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Difficult to fully inspect brake pipes due to dirt under vehicle

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

N/S/F bumper loose but not likely to become insecure

N/S/F indicator loose but not likely to become insecure †

N/S/R brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F door hinge worn

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2007 129,174 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Difficult to fully inspect brake pipe die to dirt under vehicle

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

N/S/F bumper loose but not likley to become insecure

N/S/F indicator loose but not likely to become insecure

N/S/R brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F door hinge worn

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2005 114,902 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 114,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak

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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K163 LKV is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K163 LKV, 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 K163 LKV registered?

K163 LKV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 26 May 1993.

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