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K451 KAC

1993 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,683 mi
Last recorded140,683 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 216I99,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK451 KAC
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 140,683 miles

front sub frame has corrision

n/s and o/s front door handle sticks open

n/s and o/s front steering rack end ball joints have play almost at failure

n/s and o/s sills have corrision

n/s front tyre wearing on inside

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear suspension bush spliting

Fail 20 Mar 2009 140,683 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front sub frame has corrision

n/s and o/s front door handle sticks open

n/s and o/s front steering rack end ball joints have play almost at failure

n/s and o/s sills have corrision

n/s front tyre wearing on inside

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear suspension bush spliting

Pass 10 Mar 2008 133,772 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 133,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 127,748 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 127,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 117,795 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 117,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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K451 KAC is a 1993 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 99,332 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 K451 KAC, 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 33 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K451 KAC registered?

K451 KAC is a 1993 Rover 216I, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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