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K199 MMT

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,057 mi
Last recorded70,057 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK199 MMT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,057 miles

both rear suspension mounting bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,232 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f and o/s/r seatbelt stalks taped up

nearside front outer cv boot has grease

Fail 26 Jan 2016 69,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f and o/s/r seatbelt stalks taped up

nearside front outer cv boot has grease

Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,440 miles

both headlight aim lower limits

front number plate cracked

offside front window inop

slight weap around nearside outer cv boot

Fail 20 Feb 2015 67,427 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both headlight aim lower limits

front number plate cracked

offside front window inop

slight weap around nearside outer cv boot

Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,252 miles

all coil springs corroded

both headlights on lower limits

both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes perishing

chips in screen

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

slight oil leak around sump

Fail 29 Jan 2014 65,252 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

both headlights on lower limits

both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes perishing

chips in screen

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

slight oil leak around sump

Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,080 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

oil leak from sump

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Feb 2013 63,064 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

oil leak from sump

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,365 miles

N/S/F seatbelt buckel cowling missing.

O/S/F outer drive-shaft boot perrishing.

Oil weeps from engine.

Radiator cores badly worn & suspect weeping.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Small chips in windscreen.

Various slight corrosion & dammage around vehicle.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 62,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

N/S/F seatbelt buckel cowling missing.

O/S/F outer drive-shaft boot perrishing.

Oil weeps from engine.

Radiator cores badly worn & suspect weeping.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Small chips in windscreen.

Various slight corrosion & dammage around vehicle.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,730 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front bumper moulding broken

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 9 Feb 2011 61,730 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front number plate cracked

nearside front bumper moulding broken

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,349 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front antiroll bar link arm bushes starting perish

both front coil springs corroded

front registration plate cracked

power steering pump slightly noisey

slight noise from nearside front suspension top mount

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,751 miles

'cat' box heat shield corroded & vibrating.

Both rear tyres worn close to ware bands (175/65x14).

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions C.O. level on absolute limits (suspect need new 'cat' & lambda sensor).

Front number plate cracked.

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Radiator cores badly worn.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 57,104 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 57,045 miles

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

Both N/S & O/S rear suspension mounting bushes perrished & worn but just O.K. for M.O.T.

Both front tyres bald on outer edges & worn.

Front exhaust box heatshield loose & vibrating.

Front number plate cracked.

O/S/R seatbelt buckel cowling worn.

Radiator cores badly worn.

Tyre size 175/65x14.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 54,967 miles

'Cat' exhaust box cowling rattling.

Both front tyres scrubbed on outer edges (175/65x14).

Front number plate cracked.

N/S/R main suspension mounting bush worn.

O/S/R seatbelt buckel cowling broken.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 52,101 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose & rattling.

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Radiator cores badly worn.

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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K199 MMT is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K199 MMT, 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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K199 MMT is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 5 March 1993.

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