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K224 KWK

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

228,064 mi
Last recorded228,064 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK224 KWK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 228,064 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 228,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 213,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 197,586 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 197,586 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 182,346 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 182,346 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 164,969 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 145,302 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 145,302 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 148,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 124,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 102,651 miles

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

front tyres 2 to 3 mill

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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K224 KWK is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red 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 K224 KWK, 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 K224 KWK registered?

K224 KWK is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 15 June 1993.

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