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K540 HRW

1993 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,567 mi
Last recorded78,567 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 HRW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2015 78,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

nearside outer sill at front corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 3 May 2014 69,648 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,812 miles

o/s.outer sill signs of filler although been welded underneath.

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion.

Pass 21 May 2012 65,523 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,115 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 65,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,200 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 63,568 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,480 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 60,996 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 59,342 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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K540 HRW is a 1993 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K540 HRW, 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 K540 HRW registered?

K540 HRW is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 28 June 1993.

Is K540 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K540 HRW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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