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X164 JVP

2000 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,424 mi
Last recorded77,424 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 216I58,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX164 JVP
MakeRover
Model216I
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 77,424 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on edges advise wheel alignment

slight engine misfire

slight play offside front track control arm

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

Fail 15 Sep 2009 77,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on edges advise wheel alignment

power steering bottle level low

slight engine misfire

slight play offside front track control arm

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

Pass 12 Sep 2008 66,874 miles

front number plate broken....

Fail 11 Sep 2008 66,868 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front number plate broken....

Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,921 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 60,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

car over heating

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn on edges advise wheel alignment

power steering fluid level low

rear wiper blade split

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,025 miles

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

oil leak from auto gearbox.

Fail 23 Aug 2006 50,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak from auto gearbox.

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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X164 JVP is a 2000 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 58,398 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X164 JVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X164 JVP registered?

X164 JVP is a 2000 Rover 216I, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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