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K165 FKY

1993 Rover 216I

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,910 mi
Last recorded115,910 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 216I99,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK165 FKY
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 115,910 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 115,870 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 107,750 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 107,750 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 101,887 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 101,887 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre cracked

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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K165 FKY is a 1993 Rover 216I in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K165 FKY, 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 K165 FKY registered?

K165 FKY is a 1993 Rover 216I, first registered on 25 January 1993.

Is K165 FKY safe to buy?

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