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V726 PKM

2000 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,060 mi
Last recorded68,060 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV726 PKM
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2013 68,060 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside reartyre exessivly perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,384 miles

nearside front tyre perrished

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 12 Dec 2011 59,384 miles

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

nearside front tyre perrished

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,145 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 57,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,612 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 46,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,176 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,890 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 38,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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V726 PKM is a 2000 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V726 PKM, 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 V726 PKM registered?

V726 PKM is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V726 PKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V726 PKM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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