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W797 YEW

2000 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,286 mi
Last recorded99,286 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 216I58,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 YEW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2010 99,286 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 99,286 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 94,551 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 82,443 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 71,672 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 71,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 54,415 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 22 Nov 2005 52,718 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 52,718 miles

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

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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W797 YEW 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 W797 YEW, 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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What year was W797 YEW registered?

W797 YEW is a 2000 Rover 216I, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W797 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W797 YEW 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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