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K521 YPA

1993 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,097 mi
Last recorded49,097 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK521 YPA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2012 49,097 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust corroded

nearside rear light lens damaged

welding repairs to front subframe

welding repairs to nearside rear outer sill and wheelarch

Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,960 miles

welding repairs to front subframe

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front washer requires attention

slight movement in steering rack

welding repairs to both rear outer sills and nearside rear wheelarch

Fail 5 Apr 2011 47,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front washer requires attention

slight movement in steering rack

welding repairs to front subframe

Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,795 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished and split

uneven wear on offside rear tyre tread

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust temp repaired

Nearside sill/rear wheel arch corroded. Offside sill corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Uneven wear offside rear tyre and wearing low

Fail 8 Apr 2009 45,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust temp repaired

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside sill/rear wheel arch corroded. Offside sill corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Uneven wear offside rear tyre and wearing low

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,937 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off side rear tyre wearing low

Rear trailing arm bushes perrished

Welding repairs to front subframe

Fail 14 Apr 2008 43,937 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both outer sills corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off side rear tyre wearing low

Rear trailing arm bushes perrished

Welding repairs to front subframe

Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight movement in steering rack

welding repairs to front subframe

Fail 23 Mar 2007 42,265 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight movement in steering rack

welding repairs to front subframe

Pass 7 Mar 2006 40,413 miles

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

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

water damaged r/number plate †grease loss from both outer &o/s inner cv gaiters

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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K521 YPA is a 1993 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K521 YPA, 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 K521 YPA registered?

K521 YPA is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K521 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K521 YPA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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