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K229 AWL

1993 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,653 mi
Last recorded95,653 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK229 AWL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 95,653 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 95,653 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,300 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 92,299 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 89,076 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 89,075 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,964 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 82,578 miles

Tape on both headlamps.>>> number plates not british standard.>>> Nearside front tyre pressure low.>>> All suspension bushes splitting.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 82,578 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Tape on both headlamps.>>> number plates not british standard.>>> Nearside front tyre pressure low.>>> All suspension bushes splitting.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 72,337 miles

Advise front and rear number plates have slightly smoked effect

Advise offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Advise oil leak from engine and gearbox

Advise rear indicator bulbs faded

Fail 9 Apr 2010 72,337 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise front and rear number plates have slightly smoked effect

Advise offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Advise oil leak from engine and gearbox

Advise rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,649 miles

Front wipers smeering screen

Fail 31 Mar 2009 58,649 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front wipers smeering screen

Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,981 miles

Oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 10 Apr 2008 53,981 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,451 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 50,451 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY 2/ O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,788 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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K229 AWL is a 1993 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K229 AWL, 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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K229 AWL is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 3 June 1993.

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