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K428 FEH

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,839 mi
Last recorded83,839 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK428 FEH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 83,839 miles

oil leak

signs of perishing to both rear tyres

slight bind to n/s/r brake

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Fail 3 Jun 2019 83,830 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust blow

oil leak

signs of perishing to both rear tyres

slight bind to n/s/r brake

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,410 miles

NSR wheel well corroded

OSR wheel well corroded

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 83,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

OSR wheel well corroded

NSR wheel well corroded

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,985 miles

clutch problem

outer sills corroded

test done in wet condition

Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,388 miles

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

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

body rust and both outer sills corroded by repairs

oil leak from engine sump area

Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,431 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills and rear wheel arches corroded

rear brake operation noisey

Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,344 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear wiper blades worn

outer sills rusty

rear brake noise

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

outer sills damaged and rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,384 miles

Oil leak

jacking damage and corrosion to outer sills

Pass 31 May 2011 75,917 miles

both outer sills corroded,repairs allready done

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2010 74,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 72,464 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 May 2009 72,464 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 69,776 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 69,776 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,409 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,120 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

advice anti roll bar drop links worn

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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K428 FEH is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K428 FEH, 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 K428 FEH registered?

K428 FEH is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 6 July 1993.

Is K428 FEH safe to buy?

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