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W876 YEW

2000 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

61,560 mi
Last recorded61,560 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW876 YEW
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 61,560 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 61,525 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 60,559 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 60,543 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 60,077 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 60,027 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 59,332 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2018 59,317 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 58,179 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a slight bulge

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 58,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a slight bulge

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 57,340 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 56,094 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 56,083 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,540 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 53,060 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 53,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,755 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 51,755 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,632 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,686 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 47,686 miles

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

unnable to check emmisions due to exhaust blow

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,018 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 45,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all tyres have cracked sidewalls

unnable to do emmisions due to exhaust blow

Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,895 miles

exhaust system very rusty

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 43,895 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2006 43,131 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,027 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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W876 YEW is a 2000 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W876 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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W876 YEW is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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