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K669 VKO

1993 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,927 mi
Last recorded137,927 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK669 VKO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 137,927 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 136,110 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 134,016 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 133,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 131,890 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 131,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 130,462 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 130,462 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 128,267 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 126,747 miles

Oil leak

play at offside front steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2011 126,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

play at offside front steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2010 122,764 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 122,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 121,346 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 121,340 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 11,755 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 11,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 113,142 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 113,142 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 108,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K669 VKO is a 1993 Rover 216 in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K669 VKO, 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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K669 VKO is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 28 February 1993.

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