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K409 XPL

1992 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,149 mi
Last recorded56,149 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 216I102,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK409 XPL
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,149 miles

play to osf rack area / anti roll bar links perished / rear axle bushes perished and bonding failing

unable able to fully check welding repair due to repair heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Jan 2008 56,027 miles

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

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

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

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

play to osf rack area / anti roll bar links perished / rear axle bushes perished and bonding failing

Pass 5 Feb 2007 47,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside front wings are both dented

offside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edge

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,281 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 42,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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K409 XPL is a 1992 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 102,940 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K409 XPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K409 XPL registered?

K409 XPL is a 1992 Rover 216I, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K409 XPL safe to buy?

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