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K836 LMT

1993 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

55,424 mi
Last recorded55,424 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK836 LMT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 55,424 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 51,429 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 47,670 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 47,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2023 43,975 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2023 43,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 38,584 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 32,358 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 31,710 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 30,651 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 30,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 29,730 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 26,499 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 26,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 22,464 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 22,464 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 21,527 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 21,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 17,682 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 16,379 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 15,589 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 15,589 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 15,010 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,528 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 13,942 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 13,345 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 12,780 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 12,310 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear hub brakes binding

Pass 16 Jan 2006 12,310 miles

nearside rear hub brakes binding

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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K836 LMT is a 1993 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K836 LMT, 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 K836 LMT registered?

K836 LMT is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K836 LMT safe to buy?

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