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K98 HRW

1993 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,309 mi
Last recorded98,309 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK98 HRW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 98,309 miles

Corosion forming on the offside outer sill at centre of vehicle.

Corosion has formed on the rear anti-roll bar.

Grease begining to seep from the inner drive shaft gaiters on the nearside and offside front.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 95,863 miles

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

previous repair to subframe at nearside front becoming corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2008 95,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

previous repair to subframe at nearside front becoming corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2007 92,974 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 92,974 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 87,768 miles

Nearside front tyre,worn on outer tread,approaching wear limit.

Outer sidewall on the nearside rear tyre scuffed.

Fail 31 Aug 2006 87,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre,worn on outer tread,approaching wear limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer sidewall on the nearside rear tyre scuffed.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 86,326 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 86,307 miles

Nearside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K98 HRW is a 1993 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K98 HRW, 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 K98 HRW registered?

K98 HRW is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 8 April 1993.

Is K98 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K98 HRW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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