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W693 VKJ

2000 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,856 mi
Last recorded88,856 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 216I58,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW693 VKJ
MakeRover
Model216I
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 88,856 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,702 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,188 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 74,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box broken up inside

Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,116 miles

Offside Front Window Mec Inop

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 65,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Window Mec Inop

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,212 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 55,212 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,425 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 41,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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W693 VKJ is a 2000 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W693 VKJ, 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

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What year was W693 VKJ registered?

W693 VKJ is a 2000 Rover 216I, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W693 VKJ safe to buy?

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