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K627 LKV

1993 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,708 mi
Last recorded107,708 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK627 LKV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2017 107,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement butter fly bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar link mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,714 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,280 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 103,349 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 103,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 101,614 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 100,013 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 100,010 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 97,748 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 93,662 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2008 90,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 90,157 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 22 Jun 2007 84,758 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 80,998 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 4 May 2006 80,987 miles

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

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

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

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

damage front number plate

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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K627 LKV is a 1993 Rover 216 in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K627 LKV, 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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K627 LKV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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