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W202 VJM

2000 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,680 mi
Last recorded31,680 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 VJM
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,680 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 31,680 miles

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

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

high line brake lamp one segment not working

Pass 28 Nov 2012 28,983 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 28,983 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 26,579 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

drive belts are cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2010 24,499 miles

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

rear wiper rubber split to excess

unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2010 24,499 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper rubber split to excess

unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,607 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both the rear tyres are cracking

slight cracking to both drive belts

small split in the o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 26 Nov 2008 20,848 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack

drive belt is starting to crack

Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,365 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

all tyres getting low and starting to crack in tread

Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,608 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 17,608 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre exhaust section rear flange corroding badly

off side rear inner tyre tread wearing low

Pass 22 Nov 2005 16,068 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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W202 VJM is a 2000 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W202 VJM, 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 W202 VJM registered?

W202 VJM is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W202 VJM safe to buy?

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