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W861 YEW

2000 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,048 mi
Last recorded73,048 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW861 YEW
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,048 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 73,048 miles

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

air freashner on mirror

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,260 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 67,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,449 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,706 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,633 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 48,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,216 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,120 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 45,120 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight damage to o/s door mirror but no sharp edges

slight play to steering rack o/s

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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W861 YEW is a 2000 Rover 216 in Green 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 W861 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 W861 YEW registered?

W861 YEW is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W861 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W861 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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