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K970 KAC

1993 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,412 mi
Last recorded93,412 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 216I99,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK970 KAC
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2007 93,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/side front disc is slightly warped

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 86,700 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 86,700 miles

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

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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K970 KAC is a 1993 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 99,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K970 KAC, 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 33 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K970 KAC registered?

K970 KAC is a 1993 Rover 216I, first registered on 30 June 1993.

Is K970 KAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K970 KAC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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