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K866 STY

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,957 mi
Last recorded76,957 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK866 STY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,957 miles

Slight play in the front suspension anti-roll bar link arm bushes.

Slight play in the o/s front wheel.

The front number plate is cracked.

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

The n/s rear tyre is cracking.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,999 miles

The front anti-roll bar link arms bushes are cracking

The front number plate is cracked.

The rear tyres are cracking and the n/s is nailed.

Wipers.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,712 miles

Slight play in the o/s front wheel.

The front anti-rollbar link arms rubber bushes are cracking.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and cracking.

The rear tyres are cracking.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,875 miles

Slight play in the o/s front wheels.

The front anti-roll bar link arms rubber bushes are cracking.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 70,053 miles

The front anti-roll bar link arm rubber bushes are cracking.

The rear tyres are cracking on the edges.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,336 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 65,328 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate is cracked

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

offside rear radius arm bush slightly split

Pass 31 May 2006 59,660 miles

The front and rear suspension rubber bushes starting to crack.

nail in tyre

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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K866 STY is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K866 STY, 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 K866 STY registered?

K866 STY is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 13 April 1993.

Is K866 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K866 STY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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