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X202 JOH

2000 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

91,435 mi
Last recorded91,435 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX202 JOH
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 91,435 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 84,372 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 84,006 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 83,998 miles

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corrosion setting in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion setting in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,550 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corrosion setting in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corrosion setting in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 82,617 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate light becoming dull

Fail 19 Aug 2019 82,617 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear registration plate light becoming dull

Pass 28 Aug 2018 81,107 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 81,107 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,736 miles

corrosion noted to both rear outer sills

Fail 30 Aug 2017 79,736 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

corrosion noted to both rear outer sills

Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,198 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,790 miles

both sills corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 76,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both sills corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 74,805 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 71,886 miles

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

front part of exhaust deteriorated

slight bind noted at offside front wheel

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2013 71,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front part of exhaust deteriorated

slight bind noted at offside front wheel

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,750 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 65,339 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,339 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,865 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 60,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,196 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 56,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,896 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 46,896 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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X202 JOH is a 2000 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 X202 JOH, 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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X202 JOH is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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