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K177 OBK

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,624 mi
Last recorded110,624 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK177 OBK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 110,624 miles

battery loose-not clamped

corrosion starting o/s outer sill

rear arches tapped up

Fail 30 Mar 2011 110,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

battery loose-not clamped

corrosion starting o/s outer sill

rear arches tapped up

Pass 30 Mar 2010 108,472 miles

washers are poor

n/s outer sill is very rusty and weak

n/s/r wheel arch is rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2009 106,526 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 106,526 miles

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

rear exhaust box baffles rattle

Pass 31 Mar 2008 103,994 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 103,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

oil around power steering pump

washers poor

Pass 2 Apr 2007 101,331 miles

front brake pads are very low.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 98,993 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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K177 OBK is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K177 OBK, 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 K177 OBK registered?

K177 OBK is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 25 March 1993.

Is K177 OBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K177 OBK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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