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W987 GOC

2000 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,071 mi
Last recorded32,071 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 GOC
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 32,071 miles

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 30,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 30,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 30,135 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

exhaust starting to deteriorate

surface rust present on the underside

Fail 29 Jun 2017 30,134 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

exhaust starting to deteriorate

surface rust present on the underside

Pass 29 Jun 2016 29,488 miles

Oil leak ()

rear closing panels and the front subframe have surface rust present

screen washers will shortly require attention

Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,453 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 28,444 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis/brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs pitted

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2013 26,544 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis/brake pipes

Fail 2 Jul 2013 26,535 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis/brake pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,667 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis

Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,796 miles

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion on n/s sill/inner sills/brake pipes

Fail 21 Jun 2011 24,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion on n/s sill/inner sills/brake pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,613 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,041 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,962 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 18,388 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,732 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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W987 GOC is a 2000 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W987 GOC, 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 W987 GOC registered?

W987 GOC is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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