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K37 PCV

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,015 mi
Last recorded48,015 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK37 PCV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,015 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,116 miles

Both inner CV boots leaking grease.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Radiator is perished.

Steering rack is rusty.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 44,116 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Both inner CV boots leaking grease.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Radiator is perished.

Steering rack is rusty.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,493 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,376 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 41,251 miles

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

surface rust front subframe

Fail 5 Feb 2008 41,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

surface rust front subframe

Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,864 miles

Corrosion to front sub frame & suspension

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/s/f anti roll bar link bush deteriorated

O/s/f indiocator lens missing

Fail 2 Feb 2007 40,864 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Corrosion to front sub frame & suspension

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Heatshield insecure

N/s/f anti roll bar link bush deteriorated

O/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 10 Nov 2005 40,501 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 40,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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K37 PCV is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K37 PCV, 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 K37 PCV registered?

K37 PCV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 6 March 1993.

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