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K559 LCL

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,373 mi
Last recorded73,373 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK559 LCL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 73,373 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,322 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 65,309 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion on nearside outer sill borderline.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 57,116 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp aims borderline.

uneven wear on both front tyres borderline .

welded repairs heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 57,104 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp aims borderline.

uneven wear on both front tyres borderline .

Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 49,580 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 49,577 miles

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

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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K559 LCL is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K559 LCL, 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 K559 LCL registered?

K559 LCL is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 13 May 1993.

Is K559 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K559 LCL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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