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K279 ERF

1993 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,408 mi
Last recorded163,408 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK279 ERF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2008 163,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

has had small fuel leak n/s rear

n/s rear wheel has slight bulge in side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2008 163,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

has had small fuel leak n/s rear

n/s rear wheel has slight bulge in side wall

Pass 19 Nov 2007 156,712 miles

Handbrake travel high

Rear suspension , O/S +N/S radius arm bushes slightly deterioated

Slight seepage from n/s/f cv gaitor

Pass 2 Nov 2006 152,604 miles

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

Nearside No plate light - suspect connection.

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside sill corroded at rear.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack knock.

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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K279 ERF is a 1993 Rover 216 in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K279 ERF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K279 ERF registered?

K279 ERF is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 23 June 1993.

Is K279 ERF safe to buy?

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