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V894 GTY

2000 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,791 mi
Last recorded54,791 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV894 GTY
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 54,791 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 54,775 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,083 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,116 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,597 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,993 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 43,287 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,350 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

heavy rust in front and rear exhaust

travel on rear brakes

Fail 12 Feb 2008 38,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

heavy rust in front and rear exhaust

travel on rear brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2007 32,237 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,110 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 30,108 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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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V894 GTY is a 2000 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V894 GTY, 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 V894 GTY registered?

V894 GTY is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V894 GTY safe to buy?

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