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V137 FPV

2000 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,063 mi
Last recorded90,063 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 FPV
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Apr 2013 90,028 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Oct 2010 86,133 miles

O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

WASH DELIVERY POOR.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.C STOPLIGHT PART INOPERATIVE.CORROSION R SUSPENSION AREA.CORROSION O/S OUTER SILL.MINOR PLAY F BALL JOINTS-RACK.BOTH C/V BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.

Fail 21 Oct 2010 86,133 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

WASH DELIVERY POOR.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.C STOPLIGHT PART INOPERATIVE.CORROSION R SUSPENSION AREA.CORROSION O/S OUTER SILL.MINOR PLAY F BALL JOINTS-RACK.BOTH C/V BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,475 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 79,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PIL/COOLANT LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S OUTER C/V B OOT STARTING TO SPLIT.N/S/R BRAKE HOSE MINOR DISTORTION.O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 73,780 miles

WASH DELIVERY POOR.MISC MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.RACK PLAY O/S.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 73,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

WASH DELIVERY POOR.MISC MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.RACK PLAY O/S.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 68,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,349 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 65,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2005
Fail 21 Oct 2005 53,084 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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V137 FPV is a 2000 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V137 FPV, 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 V137 FPV registered?

V137 FPV is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V137 FPV safe to buy?

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