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K937 PUY

1993 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,278 mi
Last recorded115,278 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK937 PUY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2012 115,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

surface corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Aug 2012 115,278 miles

surface corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Fail 27 Jul 2011 111,473 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear wings starting to corrode will cause sharp edges

Pass 27 Jul 2011 111,473 miles

both rear wings starting to corrode will cause sharp edges

Pass 23 Jul 2010 107,663 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 103,641 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres rubber perishing.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 99,103 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 94,949 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 94,949 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 90,098 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 90,098 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2005 84,402 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 84,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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K937 PUY is a 1993 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K937 PUY, 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 K937 PUY registered?

K937 PUY is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 8 July 1993.

Is K937 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K937 PUY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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