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K26 WPK

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,707 mi
Last recorded77,707 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 WPK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2014 77,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

engine light on

unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,634 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 71,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,254 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 63,251 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,310 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 47,508 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 47,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,817 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,994 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 44,994 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,985 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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K26 WPK is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K26 WPK, 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 K26 WPK registered?

K26 WPK is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 12 January 1993.

Is K26 WPK safe to buy?

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