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K428 WPF

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,790 mi
Last recorded19,790 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK428 WPF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 19,790 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 19,486 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 19,486 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 19,300 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 19,300 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 19,138 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 18,681 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 18,220 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 17,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 17,203 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 16,655 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 16,186 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 15,647 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 15,188 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 14,926 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 14,662 miles

both rear tyres side walls cracking

slight grease leakage from both outer cv gauter clips

Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,460 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 13,906 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 13,578 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,737 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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K428 WPF is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WPF, 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 WPF registered?

K428 WPF is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 4 March 1993.

Is K428 WPF safe to buy?

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