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K421 LKV

1993 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,267 mi
Last recorded79,267 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK421 LKV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 79,267 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 72,270 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 72,259 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear sill corroded/rotten

Pass 12 Oct 2021 65,993 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Corrosion at rear bottom of the wing

Offside Front Lower Corrosion at rear bottom of the wing

Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,488 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,108 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 50,056 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 50,056 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to back (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to back (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,826 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,289 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 47,584 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,753 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,209 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,606 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 43,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,663 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 1 Jul 2008 40,696 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 38,770 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 38,738 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,825 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 34,143 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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K421 LKV is a 1993 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 K421 LKV, 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 K421 LKV registered?

K421 LKV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 26 May 1993.

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The MOT history for K421 LKV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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