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K544 LRW

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,472 mi
Last recorded161,472 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK544 LRW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2010 161,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2009 151,288 miles

nearside anti roll bar link worn

Pass 1 May 2008 144,059 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 144,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2007 136,090 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack end bushes

Fail 3 May 2007 136,079 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack end bushes

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 3 May 2006 128,075 miles

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

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

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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K544 LRW 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 57.1%.

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 K544 LRW, 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

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What year was K544 LRW registered?

K544 LRW is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 17 June 1993.

Is K544 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K544 LRW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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