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K252 CVT

1993 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,795 mi
Last recorded51,795 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK252 CVT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,795 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some slight damage too nearside front seat belt

Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,765 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 49,765 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,356 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 47,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,161 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 423,410 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 423,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,469 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,808 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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K252 CVT is a 1993 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K252 CVT, 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 K252 CVT registered?

K252 CVT is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K252 CVT safe to buy?

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