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K969 KTS

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,906 mi
Last recorded46,906 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK969 KTS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 46,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 46,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 44,223 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 40,206 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

small crack in exhaust

Pass 21 Feb 2020 40,003 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 38,144 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 37,066 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 37,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre/rear outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front to rear rear section badly corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside front to rear rear section badly corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 36,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 35,705 miles

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

water leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 35,025 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,560 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,294 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 33,624 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 32,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,436 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,908 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,442 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 30,793 miles

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

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

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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K969 KTS is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K969 KTS, 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 K969 KTS registered?

K969 KTS is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 20 January 1993.

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