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W232 XBV

2000 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,181 mi
Last recorded107,181 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW232 XBV
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 107,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,872 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 98,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 88,864 miles

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,819 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside door mirror cover missing

nearside front wheel arch liner missing and accident damage to nearside front of car

very little reserve travel left on hand brake

Fail 2 Jun 2011 82,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside door mirror cover missing

nearside front wheel arch liner missing and accident damage to nearside front of car

very little reserve travel left on hand brake

Fail 19 Apr 2011 82,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

a lot of movement at hand-brake lever before brake application

Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,124 miles

. slight power steering leak from fluid level container area

Fail 31 Mar 2010 75,124 miles

. slight power steering leak from fluid level container area

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,335 miles

.. nearside/offside front brake pads may require changeing on wheel removel

Fail 17 Apr 2009 68,335 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

.. nearside/offside front brake pads may require changeing on wheel removel

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,538 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,189 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2005 38,966 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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W232 XBV is a 2000 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W232 XBV, 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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W232 XBV is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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