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V695 MHJ

2000 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,928 mi
Last recorded89,928 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV695 MHJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,928 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 89,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,917 miles

All 3 wipers split.

Both outer sills corroded at the rear.

Both trackrod end threads only just through to locking part of nuts.

Small exhaust blow from manifold area.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 74,548 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm legal limit

both rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 27 Aug 2010 74,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres on 1.6mm legal limit

both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2009 70,510 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,216 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 58,259 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 53,561 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 48,006 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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V695 MHJ is a 2000 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V695 MHJ, 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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V695 MHJ is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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