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K659 LKV

1993 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,155 mi
Last recorded141,155 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK659 LKV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 141,155 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 141,155 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small cut in nearside front tyre on outer wall

Pass 14 May 2007 136,217 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 136,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake only just made the minimum effiency advise to have checked

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded but not within 30cm of anything structual

Pass 2 May 2006 131,576 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 131,575 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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K659 LKV is a 1993 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K659 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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K659 LKV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 26 May 1993.

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