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K31 TJR

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

82,507 mi
Last recorded82,507 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 TJR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2007 82,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 78,558 miles

Original advisory list from test:481270586236 still stand.

Fail 7 Oct 2006 78,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake flexi hose metal ferrules are corroded.

Offside front tyre has a max tread depth of 1.6-2mm.(ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT)1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT.

Rear outer sils are corroded.

Slight play in steering rack.

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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K31 TJR is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K31 TJR, 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 K31 TJR registered?

K31 TJR is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is K31 TJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K31 TJR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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