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V79 HRF

2000 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,660 mi
Last recorded103,660 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 HRF
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 103,660 miles

All 4 arches corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Various suspension bushes deteriorated on the front and rear of vehicle

Various suspension components corroded on the front and rear of vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2014 103,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 95,307 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2012 89,114 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,570 miles

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

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

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

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

middle seat belt has been removed

Fail 29 Nov 2011 83,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

middle seat belt has been removed

Pass 29 Nov 2010 78,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2009 75,499 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 75,285 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

bulbs inop on high level brake light

n/s/r side light bulb dim

Pass 9 Oct 2008

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,429 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 61,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 51,254 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 41,836 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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V79 HRF is a 2000 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V79 HRF, 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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V79 HRF is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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