MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s/r brake sticking slightly.
nail in n/s/r tyre.
o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split and leaking grease.
power steering fluid below minimum.
slight exhaust leak from front pipe/manifold area.
slight freeplay in headlamps but still secure also n/s starting to mist up but beam pattern ok.
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
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)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/r brake sticking slightly.
nail in n/s/r tyre.
o/s/f inner c.v gaiter split.
power steering fluid below minimum.
slight freeplay in headlamps but still secure.
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V509 HVU is a 2000 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V509 HVU, 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 V509 HVU registered?
V509 HVU is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 20 January 2000.
Is V509 HVU safe to buy?
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