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K794 EKV

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,540 mi
Last recorded134,540 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK794 EKV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 134,540 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

windscreen damaged outside of swept areas

Fail 12 Sep 2011 134,538 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 125,011 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 117,210 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 117,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 117,195 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 108,880 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 108,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 101,824 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 101,824 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2006 96,893 miles

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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K794 EKV is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K794 EKV, 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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K794 EKV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 16 January 1993.

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