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K545 OOW

1993 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,347 mi
Last recorded161,347 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK545 OOW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 161,347 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 158,059 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 151,960 miles

windscreen cracked o/s top corner

Fail 12 May 2016 151,952 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

windscreen cracked o/s top corner

Pass 29 May 2015 146,418 miles

crack in windscreen o/s

o/s/f strut slight mist of oil

slight brake judder front brakes

Fail 28 May 2015 146,418 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

crack in windscreen o/s

o/s/f strut slight mist of oil

slight brake judder front brakes

Pass 13 May 2014 143,685 miles

n/s/r side light slight flash with inde

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 9 May 2014 143,684 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r side light slight flash with inde

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 140,245 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 140,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 134,691 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INSIDE EDGE

Pass 28 May 2008 134,691 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INSIDE EDGE

Fail 28 May 2008 134,691 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INSIDE EDGE

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 128,126 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 128,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 121,611 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 121,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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K545 OOW is a 1993 Rover 216 in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 K545 OOW, 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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K545 OOW is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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