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K283 HNN

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,966 mi
Last recorded84,966 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK283 HNN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,966 miles

Nearside Body sill cover fitted

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

Offside Body sill cover fitted

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

underside corroded in places but not considered excessive

Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,154 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills corroded slightly

both rear brakes binding slightly

front pads worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,840 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

handbrake travel

os handbrake slightly reduced effort

slight corrosion to front suspension

slight corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 9 Mar 2010 46,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

handbrake travel

slight corrosion to front suspension

slight corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,051 miles

both front brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

both front cv boots slightly deteriorated

both rear brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

front and rear suspension corroding

nsr trailing arm bush slightly worn

Fail 12 Mar 2009 43,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

both front cv boots slightly deteriorated

both rear brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

front and rear suspension corroding

nsr trailing arm bush slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,179 miles

osr tyre 2mm on outside edge

osr tyre perishing slightly

rattle from inside catalytic converter

Fail 6 Mar 2008 38,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osr tyre 2mm on outside edge

osr tyre perishing slightly

rattle from inside catalytic converter

Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,672 miles

both outer c/v boots perished

both rear tyres 2mm

high level stop bulbs out

Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,440 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 34,440 miles

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

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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K283 HNN is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K283 HNN, 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 K283 HNN registered?

K283 HNN is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 21 April 1993.

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