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K778 XVV

1992 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

145,224 mi
Last recorded145,224 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 216I102,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK778 XVV
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 145,224 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 145,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 133,020 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 133,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r tyre outer wall worn just in limits

Fail 2 Mar 2006 129,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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K778 XVV is a 1992 Rover 216I in Red 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 K778 XVV, 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 K778 XVV registered?

K778 XVV is a 1992 Rover 216I, first registered on 19 October 1992.

Is K778 XVV safe to buy?

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