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W522 MBL

2000 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,762 mi
Last recorded38,762 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 216I58,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 MBL
MakeRover
Model216I
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,762 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 38,762 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,843 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 37,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,136 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,062 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,988 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,194 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 29,194 miles

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

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

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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W522 MBL is a 2000 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W522 MBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W522 MBL?

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What year was W522 MBL registered?

W522 MBL is a 2000 Rover 216I, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W522 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 MBL shows 9 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.

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