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K286 ERW

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,598 mi
Last recorded146,598 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK286 ERW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 146,598 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 146,598 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 141,487 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 135,800 miles

Corrosion developing o/s rear outer sill

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 130,381 miles

near side rear trailing arm bush starting to peel and crack.

slight uneven wear to near side rear tyre.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 124,550 miles

slight perishing to both rear trailling arm bushes.

Fail 8 Jan 2008 124,550 miles

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

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

slight perishing to both rear trailling arm bushes.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 117,883 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 110,791 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 110,791 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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K286 ERW is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K286 ERW, 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 K286 ERW registered?

K286 ERW is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 10 March 1993.

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