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V985 FSD

2000 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,680 mi
Last recorded80,680 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 216I58,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 FSD
MakeRover
Model216I
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2016 80,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded and general light under body corrosion

clutch slipping

front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

o/s front and n/s rear coil springs corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

slight play o/ssteering rack axial joint

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,787 miles

front wiper regulator worn

fronty to rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion..slight exhaust blow (suspect manifold)...n/s and o/s inner sills corroded...n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 78,787 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wiper regulator worn

fronty to rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion..slight exhaust blow (suspect manifold)...n/s and o/s inner sills corroded...n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,315 miles

slight play o/s steering rack axial joint exhaust corroded and hanging low light under body corrosion n/s and o/s outer sill to floor area corroded engine oil leak ( pos cam cover gasket).

Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,165 miles

handbrfake noisy on application front screen wash poor roof area underneath tailgate corroded front pads wearing low top end of engine oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 70,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrfake noisy on application front screen wash poor roof area underneath tailgate corroded front pads wearing low top end of engine oil leak

o/s rear tyre 2mm tread

Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,323 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 22 Jul 2011 67,312 miles

Offside Front 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 27 May 2010 63,584 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,502 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake travel.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Wear in steering rack.

Fail 15 Feb 2008 57,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake travel.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside washer jet aim.

Wear in steering rack.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 51,037 miles

o/s steerin g rack axial joint slightly worn. †n/s front shocker leaking slightly.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,162 miles

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

both front tyres worn on both edges (min 1.6mm)

nearside front wiper streaks slightly

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge (min 3.0mm)

parking brake travel

rear silencer to centre pipe splitting

rear tyre signs of cracking (nearside min 2.5mm)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 44,162 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both front tyres worn on both edges (min 1.6mm)

nearside front wiper streaks slightly

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge (min 3.0mm)

parking brake travel

rear silencer to centre pipe splitting

rear tyre signs of cracking (nearside min 2.5mm)

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
Full Rover 216I reliability report

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V985 FSD is a 2000 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V985 FSD, 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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V985 FSD is a 2000 Rover 216I, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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