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V179 PKE

2000 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,146 mi
Last recorded77,146 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 PKE
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2010 77,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust sitting close to chassis

Pass 20 Dec 2010 77,146 miles

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

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

rear exhaust sitting close to chassis

Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,854 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 64,241 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 64,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 58,381 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 58,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 52,550 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 52,046 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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V179 PKE is a 2000 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V179 PKE, 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 V179 PKE registered?

V179 PKE is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V179 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V179 PKE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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