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V679 FGV

2000 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,649 mi
Last recorded68,649 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV679 FGV
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,649 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 68,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake lamp partially inoperative

nearside brake lamp dimme incorrect bulb fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,182 miles

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

nearside outersill slightlydamaged

offside front shocker has a light misting of oil

offside outersill slightly corroded

offside rack joint has slight play

several L.E.D's in-op in centre stop light

Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,620 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

offside front shock absorber has a slight weap

several l.e.d.s in centre stop light inoperative

Fail 1 Sep 2009 55,620 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills slightly corroded

offside front shock absorber has a slight weap

several l.e.d.s in centre stop light inoperative

Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,767 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 51,768 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,607 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 42,037 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 38,334 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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V679 FGV is a 2000 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V679 FGV, 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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V679 FGV is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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