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K298 BEW

1993 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,722 mi
Last recorded69,722 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK298 BEW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 69,722 miles

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)

n/s door mirror glass broken

Fail 6 Jan 2010 69,722 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 29 Jan 2009 61,026 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2009 61,026 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 52,603 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,603 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 40,007 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,773 miles

n/s front door mirror glass damaged

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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K298 BEW is a 1993 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K298 BEW, 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 K298 BEW registered?

K298 BEW is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K298 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K298 BEW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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