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K556 GWC

1993 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,316 mi
Last recorded144,316 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 216I99,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK556 GWC
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 144,316 miles

nearside front subframe has surface corrosion

nearside front tyre on legel limit

nearside outter still has surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre on legel limit

offside front tyre wearing low inner tread

offside outter still has surface corrosion

offside rear tyre near legel limit

Pass 24 Jul 2007 134,928 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 125,934 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 125,934 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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K556 GWC is a 1993 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 99,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K556 GWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K556 GWC registered?

K556 GWC is a 1993 Rover 216I, first registered on 18 February 1993.

Is K556 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K556 GWC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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