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K85 VDD

1993 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,303 mi
Last recorded143,303 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK85 VDD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 143,303 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 143,303 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 139,321 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

nearside and offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 139,321 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

nearside and offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 136,854 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 136,854 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

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

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

brake pedal anti slip slighty worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 131,638 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 122,232 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 112,246 miles

N/S/F Tyre slight worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2007 111,789 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 111,567 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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K85 VDD is a 1993 Rover 216 in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K85 VDD, 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 K85 VDD registered?

K85 VDD is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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