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V505 GWH

2000 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,487 mi
Last recorded67,487 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 GWH
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,487 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 67,487 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 62,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S mirror glass cracked

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump noisy

Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S mirror glass cracked

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

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

Power steering pump noisy

Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,990 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 55,988 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,242 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,352 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 40,318 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted and perished

o/s/f tyre slightly distorted

Fail 18 Jan 2006 30,804 miles

BOth rear tyres perishing and wearing poor

O/S/R wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 30,804 miles

BOth rear tyres perishing and wearing poor

O/S/R wheel rim damaged

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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V505 GWH is a 2000 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V505 GWH, 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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V505 GWH is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V505 GWH safe to buy?

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