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M226 ELM

2000 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,501 mi
Last recorded79,501 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 ELM
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 79,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear outer sill and offside front floor corroding

Pass 11 May 2023 78,511 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 78,496 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 76,608 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 73,004 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 67,939 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,545 miles

oil leak

slight cracking to all tyres

slight play in steering rackends

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,161 miles

slight cracking on tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,743 miles

Slight surface corrosion some parts of underbody and components

Pass 3 May 2016 57,295 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,976 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,268 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,551 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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M226 ELM is a 2000 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2000 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 55,710 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 M226 ELM, 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 26 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M226 ELM registered?

M226 ELM is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 10 June 2000.

Is M226 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M226 ELM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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