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V715 REG

2000 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,421 mi
Last recorded77,421 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV715 REG
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 May 2019 77,421 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 74,291 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front discs pitted

Fail 9 May 2018 74,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front discs pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,625 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 71,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,995 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front tyres. treads worn unevenly

Nearside Front outer sill

Nearside Front tyre. outer tyre tread worn slightly low, cut outer wall of tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre. inner tyre tread worn slightly low

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre. slight hairline cracks in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

exhaust system ,corroding in places

Fail 8 Apr 2016 68,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front tyres. treads worn unevenly

Nearside Front outer sill

Nearside Front tyre. outer tyre tread worn slightly low, cut outer wall of tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre. inner tyre tread worn slightly low

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

exhaust system ,corroding in places

Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,628 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper linkage worn

front wipers slightly smearing

outer rear wheel arches corroding

rear tyres slight perishing and cracking

slight corrosion forming outer sills

slight oil leak from gearbox area and engine

Fail 20 Apr 2015 66,597 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper linkage worn

front wipers slightly smearing

outer rear wheel arches corroding

rear tyres slight perishing and cracking

slight corrosion forming outer sills

slight oil leak from gearbox area and engine

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust cat heatshield loose

outer rear wheel arches corroding

rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel arch lips corroding

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2013 58,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel arch lips corroding

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,888 miles

BATTERY INSECURE WILL BE A RFR FROM APRIL 1ST 2012

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing more on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2012 54,888 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BATTERY INSECURE WILL BE A RFR FROM APRIL 1ST 2012

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing more on inner edge

nearside front outer tyre wall slightly bulged due to damaged wheel rim

rear/centre join deteriating

Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

exhaust joins corroding

power steering hose rubbing on front anti roll bar slightly chaffed

rear tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 28 Mar 2011 50,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

exhaust joins corroding

power steering hose rubbing on front anti roll bar slightly chaffed

rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,229 miles

front number plate cracked.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 47,229 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,162 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 39,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low. front number plate cracked.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,225 miles

front brake pads low. front number plate cracked.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,139 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,373 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Offside wing mirror housing broken/missing

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

Very slight oil leak from auto gearbox

Pass 12 Aug 2005 23,325 miles

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

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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V715 REG is a 2000 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V715 REG, 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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V715 REG is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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