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W618 RES

2000 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

35,199 mi
Last recorded35,199 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW618 RES
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,199 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 35,199 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front brake pip[es slightly rusty

both sills rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,753 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 31,749 miles

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

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

both front brake pipers rusty also n/s/r to flexy rusty too

heat sheild loose at cat

Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,171 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre tread light cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2010 29,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre tread light cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,965 miles

brake fluid dirty

engine oil level slightly low

nearside headlamp aim at maximum level

offside front washer jet may require further adjustment

offside headlamp aim at minimum level

slight smear from front wiper blades

Fail 30 Mar 2009 25,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake fluid dirty

engine oil level slightly low

nearside headlamp aim at maximum level

offside front washer jet may require further adjustment

offside headlamp aim at minimum level

slight smear from front wiper blades

Fail 9 Apr 2008 24,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,909 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,690 miles

slight fluctuation at front brakes

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,215 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 22,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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W618 RES is a 2000 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W618 RES, 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 W618 RES registered?

W618 RES is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W618 RES safe to buy?

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