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V331 HKW

2001 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,314 mi
Last recorded77,314 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 HKW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,314 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside an d offside front tyres cracking on walls

Pass 10 Dec 2008 69,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT WHEEL TIGHT TO TURN IN RASIED POSTION NO BRAKE BIND ON RBT

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ONE STEEL WHEEL FITTED & ALLOYS TO REST

PAS FLUID LEVEL LOW

PLAY STEERONG RACK

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 69,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT WHEEL TIGHT TO TURN IN RASIED POSTION NO BRAKE BIND ON RBT

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ONE STEEL WHEEL FITTED & ALLOYS TO REST

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PAS FLUID LEVEL LOW

PLAY STEERONG RACK

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 59,468 miles

Alternator belt deteriorated.

Handbrake travel.

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak.

Rear number plate mounting screw loose.

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 59,134 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Alternator belt deteriorated.

Handbrake travel.

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak.

Rear number plate mounting screw loose.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 49,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres sidewalls slight deterioration

bulb out in upper brake lamp

front brake pads 85% worn

hand brake travel needs adjusting

offside front tyre cut in tread but not quite to cord

Pass 3 Dec 2005 39,179 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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V331 HKW is a 2001 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V331 HKW, 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 25 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V331 HKW registered?

V331 HKW is a 2001 Rover 216I, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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