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W726 MDA

2000 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,818 mi
Last recorded41,818 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 216I58,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW726 MDA
MakeRover
Model216I
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,818 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms/components. (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear components (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion patch repairs. (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 41,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pitted/corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/panel splitting/corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch/panel splitting/corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded round tank edge near joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheels arch/panel splitting/corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch splitting/corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex corroded (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front suspension arms. (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and patch repairs/under seal. (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,602 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

suspension/steering components have surface corrosion.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,019 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 38,019 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 37,692 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 34,263 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 34,263 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013
Fail 17 Jul 2013 32,724 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,024 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system becoming weak and corroded in parts

Fail 18 Jul 2012 31,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system becoming weak and corroded in parts

Fail 18 Jul 2011 28,021 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,021 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,373 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension runing gear becoming weak and corroded in parts

Fail 21 Jul 2010 25,373 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension runing gear becoming weak and corroded in parts

Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,278 miles

fromt and rear suspension running gera showing first signs of corrosion in parts

Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,087 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,555 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 19,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 15,817 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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W726 MDA is a 2000 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W726 MDA, 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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W726 MDA is a 2000 Rover 216I, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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