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K759 JVC

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,474 mi
Last recorded106,474 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK759 JVC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 106,474 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 106,429 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 106,350 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 106,274 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 106,241 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 106,218 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 106,201 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 106,166 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 106,151 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 106,107 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 106,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet offside chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at offside in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 105,827 miles

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

rear bumper support corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,764 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer C/V boots cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2013 105,221 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 104,774 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes split

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2011 104,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2010 103,640 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 100,233 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 100,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 95,879 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 95,874 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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K759 JVC is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K759 JVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K759 JVC registered?

K759 JVC is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 24 May 1993.

Is K759 JVC safe to buy?

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