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K5 AGT

1993 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,596 mi
Last recorded139,596 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 AGT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 139,596 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion to underside and steering / suspension components front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Pass 3 Sep 2020 136,684 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 133,569 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 129,284 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 129,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe above d-bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe above d-bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 123,323 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 123,322 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 120,423 miles

n/s/r wheel arch in poor /rusty condition

Pass 9 Mar 2013 117,390 miles

corrosion on nearside rear wheelarch/sill

corrossion on offside rear sill/ wheelarch

Pass 7 Apr 2012 114,542 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch in poor rusty condition

Fail 5 Apr 2012 114,542 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch in poor rusty condition

Pass 7 Apr 2011 110,854 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 105,908 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 105,908 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 100,983 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 95,232 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 95,232 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 89,322 miles

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2006 82,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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K5 AGT is a 1993 Rover 216 in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K5 AGT, 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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K5 AGT is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 14 April 1993.

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