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K273 AUK

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,555 mi
Last recorded75,555 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK273 AUK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,555 miles

o/s sill and front subframe rusting

Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,449 miles

o/s/f inner main beam not working

Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,104 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 68,569 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,311 miles

slight play starting in steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2007 61,348 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 61,284 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 58,398 miles

exhaust system has a bolt missisng and a slight blow

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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K273 AUK is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 K273 AUK, 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 K273 AUK registered?

K273 AUK is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 5 March 1993.

Is K273 AUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K273 AUK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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