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K984 ARP

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

67,874 mi
Last recorded67,874 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK984 ARP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 67,874 miles

N/S/F door sill slightly corroded

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

O/S/F tyre starting to crack in treads

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 67,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N/S/F door sill slightly corroded

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

O/S/F tyre starting to crack in treads

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 66,459 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,459 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2012 64,990 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,990 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,536 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 63,536 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,173 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 62,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 60,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,722 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 59,568 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,568 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 58,534 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 58,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 57,097 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 57,095 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 55,760 miles

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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K984 ARP is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 K984 ARP, 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 K984 ARP registered?

K984 ARP is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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