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V992 PEV

2000 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,443 mi
Last recorded77,443 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV992 PEV
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,443 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 77,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,587 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 67,587 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 60,193 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,372 miles

handbrake lever stiff to operate

Fail 19 Mar 2010 51,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

handbrake lever stiff to operate

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,345 miles

both outer driveshaft gaiters perished

exhaust very rusty

handbrake stiff in operation

Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both outer driveshaft gaiters perished

exhaust very rusty

handbrake stiff in operation

Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,652 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED AND A LITTLE NOISEY - BUT OK* PLASTIC SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY,ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR END BUSHES WORN* HANDBRAKE LEVER A LITTLE STIFF*

FRONT NO.PLATE CRACKED* FRONT DISCS WORN* HEADLAMP AIMS ON LIMIT AND PATTERNS A LITTLE INDISTINCT* OSF TYRE WORN TO LIMIT - REAR TYRES WON AND PERISHED* OUTER CV BOOTS HEAVILY PERISHED*

SUSPECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS BEGINNING YO SEEP - SEALS NOT CLEARLY BREACHED* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AT TIME OF TEST*

Fail 26 Mar 2008 41,652 miles

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

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

EXHAUST RUSTED AND A LITTLE NOISEY - BUT OK* PLASTIC SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY,ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR END BUSHES WORN* HANDBRAKE LEVER A LITTLE STIFF*

FRONT NO.PLATE CRACKED* FRONT DISCS WORN* HEADLAMP AIMS ON LIMIT AND PATTERNS A LITTLE INDISTINCT* OSF TYRE WORN TO LIMIT - REAR TYRES WON AND PERISHED* OUTER CV BOOTS HEAVILY PERISHED*

SUSPECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS BEGINNING YO SEEP - SEALS NOT CLEARLY BREACHED* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AT TIME OF TEST*

Pass 26 May 2007 35,532 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 34,642 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 30,801 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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V992 PEV is a 2000 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V992 PEV, 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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V992 PEV is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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