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K789 KMY

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,897 mi
Last recorded92,897 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK789 KMY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2014 92,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,980 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 85,979 miles

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

n/s/f tyre condition

Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,954 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 68,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,267 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 65,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,839 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 60,839 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 58,641 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 56,707 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 56,707 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,251 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 55,251 miles

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

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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K789 KMY is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K789 KMY, 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 K789 KMY registered?

K789 KMY is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 11 March 1993.

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