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K953 FSS

1992 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,736 mi
Last recorded117,736 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 216I102,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK953 FSS
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 117,736 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 117,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Feb 2007 111,065 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 111,065 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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K953 FSS is a 1992 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 102,940 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K953 FSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K953 FSS registered?

K953 FSS is a 1992 Rover 216I, first registered on 27 November 1992.

Is K953 FSS safe to buy?

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