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V156 NAB

2000 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,895 mi
Last recorded28,895 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 NAB
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,895 miles

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

offside rear indicator bulb faded in colour

rear number plate slightly stained

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,461 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror cracked

rear number plate slightly stained

Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads very low, advise replacing

nearside door mirror cracked

rear number plate slightly stained

Fail 17 Mar 2015 23,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads very low, advise replacing

nearside door mirror cracked

rear number plate slightly stained

Fail 18 Mar 2014 21,319 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,319 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 19,215 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 19,215 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 17,207 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking with age i strongly advise they are replaced asap.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,207 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking with age i strongly advise they are replaced asap.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 15,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

some bulbs out in high level stop light

some unevaness in rear braking

Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,319 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

some bulbs out in high level stop light

some unevaness in rear braking

Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,708 miles

2 bulbs not working in high level brake light

Fail 26 Mar 2010 12,708 miles

2 bulbs not working in high level brake light

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 11,842 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 11,196 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 10,518 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 10,177 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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V156 NAB is a 2000 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V156 NAB, 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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V156 NAB is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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