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K39 VFC

1992 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,899 mi
Last recorded119,899 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK39 VFC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2006 119,899 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 119,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

THE NEAR SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK IS POSITIONED AT AN ODD ANGLE. NOTHING APPEARS BENT

THE NEAR SIDE INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT HAS BEEN LEAKING

Pass 22 Dec 2005 119,828 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 119,828 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

your cambelt may need replacing - please speak to our service department.

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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K39 VFC is a 1992 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 97,554 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 K39 VFC, 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 34 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K39 VFC registered?

K39 VFC is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 7 August 1992.

Is K39 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K39 VFC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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