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K189 LSP

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,710 mi
Last recorded145,710 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 LSP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 145,710 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2026 145,710 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2025 142,067 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 135,537 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill soft, and corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 39,383 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 128,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 118,081 miles

Both inner cv gaiters leaking grease slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 118,046 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both inner cv gaiters leaking grease slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 113,667 miles

Both inner cv gaiters starting to slightly leak grease

Evidence of fuel leaking at tank but not leaking at time of test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 113,666 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at anti roll bar mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both inner cv gaiters starting to slightly leak grease

Evidence of fuel leaking at tank but not leaking at time of test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 110,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner CV Gaiter slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 30 Oct 2018 108,089 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 108,089 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All 4 tyres have flat spots in tread area

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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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K189 LSP is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K189 LSP, 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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K189 LSP is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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