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K359 JVC

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,776 mi
Last recorded138,776 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK359 JVC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 138,776 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2016 138,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release drivers seat (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 128,341 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 115,503 miles

front subframe showing signs of corrosion.

offside front inner track rod has slight play.

offside front lower ball joint has slight play.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 108,376 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front subfame showing signs of corrosion.

offside rear tyre showing signs of splitting to inside wall.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 108,368 miles

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)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front subfame showing signs of corrosion.

offside rear tyre showing signs of splitting to inside wall.

Pass 12 May 2012 101,215 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 101,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 20 Jun 2011 93,471 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S Outer C/V boot repaired with a nylon tie.

O/S/F Brake slight bind.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 93,471 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Hand brake resurve travel is on the limit.

O/S CV boot is loos on the limit held on with cable tye .

O/S/F Brake is slightly binding.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 91,643 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 91,643 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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K359 JVC is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K359 JVC, 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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K359 JVC is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 26 May 1993.

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