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K388 HCH

1993 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,963 mi
Last recorded82,963 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK388 HCH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 82,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers veiw

Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,492 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 80,586 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 80,574 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 79,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,344 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,316 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 69,940 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 68,436 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,431 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 66,152 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,431 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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K388 HCH is a 1993 Rover 216 in Turquoise 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 K388 HCH, 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 K388 HCH registered?

K388 HCH is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K388 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K388 HCH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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