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K247 GAK

1993 Rover 216I

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,741 mi
Last recorded116,741 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 216I99,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK247 GAK
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 116,741 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 116,608 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 108,620 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 108,527 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 99,285 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 91,513 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 91,504 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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K247 GAK is a 1993 Rover 216I in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 99,332 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K247 GAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K247 GAK registered?

K247 GAK is a 1993 Rover 216I, first registered on 11 February 1993.

Is K247 GAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K247 GAK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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