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V720 DTH

2000 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,299 mi
Last recorded63,299 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 DTH
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,299 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 63,296 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Wiper stalk faulty

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,568 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 58,567 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,298 miles

windscreen washer switch fault

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,675 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 49,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,622 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 45,622 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,274 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 37,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 33,118 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 28,638 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 23,603 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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V720 DTH is a 2000 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V720 DTH, 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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V720 DTH is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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