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V552 GCF

2000 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,310 mi
Last recorded74,310 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 GCF
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 74,310 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn low and perished and has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has a split in it

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Fail 9 Dec 2011 74,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn low and perished and has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has a split in it

oil leak

slight exhaust leak from front pipe and exhaust corroded

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,036 miles

Brake fluid level on minimum - no leaks evident

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

Child seat fitted nearside rear seat - unable to check seatbelt opeartion

Fail 23 Nov 2010 68,036 miles

Brake fluid level on minimum - no leaks evident

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

Child seat fitted nearside rear seat - unable to check seatbelt opeartion

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 63,855 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 63,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

some wear on front brake discs

water marks in rear registration plate

Pass 19 Dec 2008 58,127 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 58,125 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 53,570 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 51,556 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 44,986 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 44,986 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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V552 GCF is a 2000 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V552 GCF, 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 V552 GCF registered?

V552 GCF is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V552 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V552 GCF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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