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K551 VDF

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,716 mi
Last recorded48,716 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK551 VDF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 48,716 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 48,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 48,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 47,211 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 43,432 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 43,155 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 43,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing front end within seat belt anchor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure in wing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing front end with in seat belt anchor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 42,612 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 41,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 41,693 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 41,523 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 39,345 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 39,345 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 36,743 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 36,743 miles

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 15 May 2010 35,172 miles

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

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

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

cannot see brake pads condition

front number plate sllightly cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 26 May 2009 32,892 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 32,892 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 30,483 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

r/o/s tyre pressure low

Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,894 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,716 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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K551 VDF is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K551 VDF, 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 K551 VDF registered?

K551 VDF is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K551 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K551 VDF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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