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K266 MTU

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,944 mi
Last recorded53,944 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK266 MTU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 53,944 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 53,907 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front subframe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 52,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON THE IN SIDE EDGENO TREAD SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SINGS OF FILER IN THE NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL RER OF THE SILL

Pass 28 Jun 2021 50,363 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAIL ARM BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL SIGNS OF FILER

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

Fail 25 Jun 2021 50,349 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAIL ARM BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL SIGNS OF FILER

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

Pass 9 Jul 2020 48,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

OFF SIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH CORRODED AND SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NEAR SIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH CORRODED AND SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 48,477 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

OFF SIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH CORRODED AND SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NEAR SIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH CORRODED AND SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 45,980 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHIES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 1 May 2018 43,312 miles

N/S/F door corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2017 40,825 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 40,825 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2016 37,023 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 34,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 32,679 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 30,172 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,588 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 27,165 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 27,165 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 25,726 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 24,581 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,097 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 21,675 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 20,078 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 19,269 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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K266 MTU is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K266 MTU, 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 K266 MTU registered?

K266 MTU is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 29 April 1993.

Is K266 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K266 MTU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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