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K657 VWL

1992 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

141,492 mi
Last recorded141,492 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover 216I102,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK657 VWL
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2007 141,492 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 135,352 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 135,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front wheel arches rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2005 129,497 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 129,497 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot spoiler loose

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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K657 VWL is a 1992 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1992 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 102,940 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K657 VWL, 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 34 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K657 VWL registered?

K657 VWL is a 1992 Rover 216I, first registered on 20 October 1992.

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