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V139 FBJ

2000 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,376 mi
Last recorded55,376 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 216I58,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV139 FBJ
MakeRover
Model216I
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,376 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 55,327 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,542 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2012 53,542 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 51,092 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 51,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn down to 2mm

n/s/f door mirror cover missing

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,753 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f door mirror cover missing

Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 25,104 miles

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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V139 FBJ is a 2000 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 58,398 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 V139 FBJ, 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 26 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V139 FBJ registered?

V139 FBJ is a 2000 Rover 216I, first registered on 17 February 2000.

Is V139 FBJ safe to buy?

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