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K251 AKG

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,018 mi
Last recorded104,018 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK251 AKG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 104,018 miles

Nearside front drive shaft balance weight insecure.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2007 103,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front drive shaft balance weight insecure.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2006 93,717 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 93,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake travel

n/s headlamp mounts damaged

n/s mirror damaged

o/s rear trailing arm main support mount splitting

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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K251 AKG is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K251 AKG, 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 K251 AKG registered?

K251 AKG is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 15 February 1993.

Is K251 AKG safe to buy?

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