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V455 HVU

2000 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,753 mi
Last recorded54,753 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 216I58,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV455 HVU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 54,753 miles

wipers smearing-x2 mirrors movement-exhaust smking ans slightly blowing-x2 inner sills corroded-x2 outer sills corroded-all rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished-fuel pipes corroded

x2 front coil springs corroded-all flexi hose ferrells corroded-both front brake pipes corroded-steering rack has slight play-co% passed on limit

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,124 miles

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

signs of corroation throughout the vehcile

Fail 27 Jan 2014 54,124 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

signs of corroation throughout the vehcile

Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,159 miles

All suspension parts getting heavily corroded.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 53,159 miles

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

All suspension parts getting heavily corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 51,695 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,362 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 47,407 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 47,407 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,382 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 45,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 42,766 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 42,766 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,228 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 40,228 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,208 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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V455 HVU is a 2000 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V455 HVU, 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 V455 HVU registered?

V455 HVU is a 2000 Rover 216I, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V455 HVU safe to buy?

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