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K526 HNH

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,254 mi
Last recorded117,254 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK526 HNH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 117,254 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 22 Jan 2014 117,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 Jan 2013 116,562 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 115,669 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 115,662 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 114,150 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 114,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 112,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 110,884 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 108,883 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 108,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 107,437 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 107,392 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 104,675 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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K526 HNH is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 94,896 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K526 HNH, 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 K526 HNH registered?

K526 HNH is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 26 July 1993.

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