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K243 GWF

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,592 mi
Last recorded107,592 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK243 GWF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 107,592 miles

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

Rear swinging arm bush`s perhised.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 107,591 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear swinging arm bush`s perhised.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 104,115 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 104,115 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 100,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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K243 GWF is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K243 GWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K243 GWF registered?

K243 GWF is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K243 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K243 GWF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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