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K618 BNV

1993 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,428 mi
Last recorded27,428 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK618 BNV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 27,428 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 25,036 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 24,922 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 24,822 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 24,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 24,726 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 24,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 23,967 miles

Exhaust rear section corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2017 23,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust rear section corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2016 23,591 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 23,586 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 23,127 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 22,635 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 22,167 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 21,582 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 21,204 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 20,714 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 20,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,069 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,106 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,190 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 18,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,417 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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K618 BNV is a 1993 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K618 BNV, 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 K618 BNV registered?

K618 BNV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 26 January 1993.

Is K618 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K618 BNV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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