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K481 JWA

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,484 mi
Last recorded105,484 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK481 JWA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2012 105,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

exhaust backbox rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2010 99,372 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 98,691 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 76,929 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 76,928 miles

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

The cooling system is low on coolant

Pass 6 Dec 2007 75,064 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 75,064 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 71,757 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 69,699 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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K481 JWA is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K481 JWA, 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 K481 JWA registered?

K481 JWA is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 14 June 1993.

Is K481 JWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K481 JWA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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