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V248 PEO

2000 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

55,467 mi
Last recorded55,467 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 PEO
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 55,467 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery terminals insecure

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 48,433 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,469 miles

underside components/brake piping and ferrules rusted..rear silencer rusted and poor condition..corosion to calipers etc

Fail 12 Feb 2015 47,464 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

underside components/brake piping and ferrules rusted..rear silencer rusted and poor condition..corosion to calipers etc

Pass 21 May 2011 46,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside front bumper

damage to offside front door

nearside rear tyre perrished 175-65-R14

offeside rear tyre perrished 175-65-R14

Fail 21 May 2011 46,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside front bumper

damage to offside front door

nearside rear tyre perrished 175-65-R14

offeside rear tyre perrished 175-65-R14

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,869 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 44,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to detiorate

Fail 9 Dec 2008 41,623 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to detiorate

Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,096 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 35,096 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,741 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 28,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2005 21,172 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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V248 PEO is a 2000 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 V248 PEO, 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 V248 PEO registered?

V248 PEO is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V248 PEO safe to buy?

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