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W489 LAG

2000 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,813 mi
Last recorded81,813 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2007
Typical for 2000 Rover 216I58,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 LAG
MakeRover
Model216I
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2007 81,813 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 69,259 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 69,259 miles

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
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W489 LAG is a 2000 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W489 LAG, 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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How do I check the history of W489 LAG?

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What year was W489 LAG registered?

W489 LAG is a 2000 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W489 LAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W489 LAG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W489 LAG have outstanding finance?

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