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K81 RLX

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,385 mi
Last recorded123,385 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK81 RLX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 123,385 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 122,660 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2024 122,660 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking large pipe going to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 120,855 miles

Offside Front wing bottom corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 119,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 119,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 119,402 miles

General corrosion to underside and suspension

Pass 21 Sep 2020 119,115 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,487 miles

General corrosion to suspension and underside

Offside Rear Wheel arch taped up

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 117,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear perishing

Offside Front wiper starting to split

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 117,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear perishing

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wiper starting to split

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 115,918 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,157 miles

Nearside Rear mudgaurd hanging off

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

front number plate cracked

rear number plate faded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 115,157 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65x14 82h perished and a nail in the tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Rear mudgaurd hanging off

front number plate cracked

rear number plate faded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 113,657 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 113,657 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 112,670 miles

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

both inner and outer sills corroded not yet holed

Pass 10 Apr 2013 112,532 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 112,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 111,388 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 110,381 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 109,702 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 109,058 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 107,682 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 106,583 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 106,583 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 105,449 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 105,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe corroded/not blowing

rear drums oval

small pin hole in rear silencer due to corrosion and leaking water

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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K81 RLX is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 K81 RLX, 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 K81 RLX registered?

K81 RLX is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 22 April 1993.

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