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W498 LAG

2000 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,262 mi
Last recorded59,262 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 LAG
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,262 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,256 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,877 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 58,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,338 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,607 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 57,607 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,576 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,481 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 54,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 53,644 miles

high level stop light has 2 bulbs not working

Fail 10 Nov 2008 53,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

high level stop light has 2 bulbs not working

Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,671 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 51,085 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 48,859 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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W498 LAG is a 2000 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W498 LAG, 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 W498 LAG registered?

W498 LAG is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W498 LAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W498 LAG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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