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K741 HNH

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,500 mi
Last recorded178,500 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK741 HNH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 178,500 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 171,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight play in anti roll bar rubber

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

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

Offside Rear slight play in anti roll bar rubber

Fail 8 Feb 2020 171,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight play in anti roll bar rubber

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear slight play in anti roll bar rubber

Pass 26 Jan 2019 168,759 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush rubber deteriorating

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush rubber deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2018 147,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 157,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 147,390 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Crack in screen, but not in sweep of wipers (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak in rear silencer (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of car has surface rust all over, due to standing (6.1.B.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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K741 HNH is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K741 HNH, 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 K741 HNH registered?

K741 HNH is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 20 July 1993.

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