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W289 JBD

2000 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,661 mi
Last recorded100,661 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 JBD
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 100,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,240 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 94,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2015 94,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 91,251 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is in very poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,036 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished & cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2012 80,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre is showing signs of age

Fail 14 Feb 2012 80,879 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wipers arew split

nearside rear tyre is showing signs of age

Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,175 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,951 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 63,942 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,035 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,277 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,258 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,305 miles

chip in windscreen zone (a) with in limit at time of test

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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W289 JBD 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W289 JBD, 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 W289 JBD registered?

W289 JBD is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W289 JBD safe to buy?

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