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W918 YEW

2000 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,925 mi
Last recorded94,925 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW918 YEW
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,925 miles

apply advisorys from test

Fail 8 Sep 2011 94,797 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 led's out on high level brake light

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre underinflated

oil leak

steel wheel fitted to n/s front

Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,829 miles

1 led out on HLBL

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s headlamp condensated

n/s headlamp unit slightly loose

o/s rear tyre perished, cracked

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2010 93,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

1 led out on HLBL

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

interior mirror missing

n/s headlamp condensated

o/s rear tyre perished, cracked

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 91,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f seat belt slightly fraying

slight play in steering

Fail 17 Jul 2009 91,693 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f seat belt slightly fraying

slight play in steering

Pass 21 May 2008 87,237 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 87,237 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 74,504 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 74,447 miles

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

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

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

discs marginal wear

Fail 16 Dec 2005 57,407 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 57,407 miles

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

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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W918 YEW is a 2000 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W918 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 W918 YEW registered?

W918 YEW is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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