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K494 NFG

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,512 mi
Last recorded96,512 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 NFG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 96,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 88,414 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 88,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 82,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,120 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 73,613 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges slight leak rear exhaust box

Pass 1 Mar 2006 68,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear tyres deteriorated

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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K494 NFG is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K494 NFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K494 NFG?

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What year was K494 NFG registered?

K494 NFG is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 15 March 1993.

Is K494 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K494 NFG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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