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K371 BRW

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,449 mi
Last recorded101,449 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK371 BRW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 101,449 miles

front brake imbalance

handbrake travel

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2013 100,072 miles

front brake imbalance

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and nail in tread

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jun 2012 98,533 miles

offside front brake judder

front brake imbalance

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit advice change

offside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,414 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2010 94,228 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 90,932 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills/wheel arches

handbrake travel

nearside rear suspension trailing arm bush starting to split

Pass 25 Jun 2008 87,887 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 85,200 miles

chip in windscreen

handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jun 2006 80,721 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 80,721 miles

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

nearside door mirror cracked †o/s/r brake pads appear to be worn quite low †handbrake could do with some adjustment †n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2005 77,423 miles

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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K371 BRW is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K371 BRW, 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 K371 BRW registered?

K371 BRW is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 17 March 1993.

Is K371 BRW safe to buy?

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