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K915 ERW

1993 Rover 216

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,870 mi
Last recorded112,870 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK915 ERW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 112,870 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filter damp

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge, not at full tread depth

offside rear wheel arch corroded, not structural

radiator heavily deteriorated

some deteriorration to front number plate

Fail 28 Jun 2012 112,870 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filter damp

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge, not at full tread depth

offside rear wheel arch corroded, not structural

radiator heavily deteriorated

some deteriorration to front number plate

Pass 1 Jul 2011 110,246 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

offside rear quarter panel holed, not structural

radiator heavily deteriorated

slight play in front inner steering joints

some corrosion to front crossmember

some cracking to front outer cv boots

some deterioration to front number plate

Pass 1 Jul 2010 107,899 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2010 107,899 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n,s,f inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 23 Jun 2009 105,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o,s,f side light dim

Fail 17 Jun 2009 105,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o,s,f side light dim

Pass 1 Jul 2008 103,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 100,529 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 97,651 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 97,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 88,895 miles

minor corrosion n/s sill ar rear

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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K915 ERW is a 1993 Rover 216 in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K915 ERW, 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 K915 ERW registered?

K915 ERW is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 25 March 1993.

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