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W801 YEW

2000 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,830 mi
Last recorded75,830 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW801 YEW
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,830 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust system is deterioated

Fail 6 Sep 2013 75,830 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust system is deterioated

Pass 29 May 2012 67,379 miles

air bag light on

engine oil leak

n/s/f c/v boot cracked/perished

n/s/f damper oil misted

n/s/f headlamp aim on lower limit

n/s/r indicator flashes pale amber

n/s/r wheel arch edge corroded

o/s/f c/v boot starting to crack/perish

o/s/f steering rack gaiter damp with oil misting

o/s/r wheel arch edge corroded

one element of centre stop lamp not working

rear silencer poor

various minor body damage

Fail 24 May 2012 87,221 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

engine oil leak

n/s/f c/v boot cracked/perished

n/s/f damper oil misted

n/s/f headlamp aim on lower limit

n/s/r indicator flashes pale amber

n/s/r wheel arch edge corroded

o/s/f c/v boot starting to crack/perish

o/s/f steering rack gaiter damp with oil misting

o/s/r wheel arch edge corroded

one element of centre stop lamp not working

rear silencer poor

slight front brake inbalance

various minor body damage

Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 3 Jun 2011 56,261 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

foot brake performance slightly down on nearside rear brake

nearside door mirror missing

nearside rear tyre is devoid of tread on outer raised tread edge and is starting to perish

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,170 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,050 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,707 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,162 miles

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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W801 YEW is a 2000 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W801 YEW, 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 W801 YEW registered?

W801 YEW is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W801 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W801 YEW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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