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K262 UKE

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,810 mi
Last recorded93,810 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK262 UKE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 93,810 miles

both front inner drive shaft gaiters leaking grease slightly

offside front wheel arch has slight corosion

Fail 15 Oct 2012 93,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front inner drive shaft gaiters leaking grease slightly

offside front wheel arch has slight corosion

Pass 11 Oct 2011 89,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 82,905 miles

3 hub caps fitted

chips in screen

Fail 19 Oct 2010 82,905 miles

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

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

3 hub caps fitted

chips in screen

Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,458 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2007 81,458 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

4 hub caps fitted rear tyres req soon

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 56,962 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 78,047 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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K262 UKE is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K262 UKE, 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 K262 UKE registered?

K262 UKE is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 2 April 1993.

Is K262 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K262 UKE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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