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K178 VKL

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,016 mi
Last recorded109,016 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 VKL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 109,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 107,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 107,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,680 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 104,185 miles

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Sep 2016 103,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint swivel joint has play and needs renewing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 103,328 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working renewed bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint swivel joint has play and needs renewing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working renewed bulb (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 98,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 98,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,204 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,660 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,675 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 75,675 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,577 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,419 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,332 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 72,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 69,520 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,336 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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K178 VKL is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K178 VKL, 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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K178 VKL is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 24 July 1993.

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