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V492 FWS

2000 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,470 mi
Last recorded90,470 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 FWS
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 90,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 90,470 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin front pipe holed (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 85,161 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both number plate lamps dim.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front twin front pipe and whole system corroded and in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer constant velocity boot perished and has a small hole in it but not allowing dirt within.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear washer not working.

Pass 16 Mar 2019 79,367 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 76,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 76,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,929 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,491 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 63,491 miles

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)

Offside 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 52,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,994 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,627 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,498 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 46,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,842 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both front outer c.v gaiters perished

both front tyres worn to 2.8mm. (175/65/14)

centre exhaust corroded

offside front steering rack gaiter slightly damp

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear shock absorber has light misting of oil

Fail 23 Mar 2012 42,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both front outer c.v gaiters perished

both front tyres worn to 2.8mm. (175/65/14)

centre exhaust corroded

offside front steering rack gaiter slightly damp

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear shock absorber has light misting of oil

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,765 miles

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,924 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 34,924 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,356 miles

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

ns rear tyre getting low

Fail 20 Mar 2009 31,356 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

ns rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,342 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,545 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,264 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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V492 FWS is a 2000 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V492 FWS, 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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V492 FWS is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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