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V962 MJN

2000 Rover 216I

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,922 mi
Last recorded77,922 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 216I58,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV962 MJN
MakeRover
Model216I
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 77,922 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread damage

both rear brake pipes smeared in copper grease

Fail 13 Feb 2016 77,919 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread damage

both rear brake pipes smeared in copper grease

Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,244 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 63,214 miles

nearside front tyre has worn bald on inner tread

offside front tyre is starting to wear bald on inner tread

Pass 1 Feb 2013 56,690 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 56,690 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,749 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside wing mirror damaged

offside front cv boot clip deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2011 44,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside wing mirror damaged

offside front cv boot clip deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear registration plate lamp starting to become dim

offdife and nearside front outer drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Feb 2009 33,356 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,567 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,715 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 19,570 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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V962 MJN is a 2000 Rover 216I in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2000 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 58,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V962 MJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V962 MJN is a 2000 Rover 216I, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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