CarVerify

Free Car Check

K543 KAC

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,679 mi
Last recorded140,679 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK543 KAC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 140,679 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2011 140,679 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 May 2010 136,946 miles

offside mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2009 134,930 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 134,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 132,648 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 132,619 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 125,732 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2006 109,052 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 109,052 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
Full Rover 216 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K543 KAC is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K543 KAC, 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 K543 KAC?

You can check the full history of K543 KAC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K543 KAC registered?

K543 KAC is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 10 June 1993.

Is K543 KAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K543 KAC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K543 KAC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K543 KAC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.