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X438 DFJ

2000 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,415 mi
Last recorded67,415 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 21655,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 DFJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,415 miles

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

mid and rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,325 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 66,325 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,218 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 65,218 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Aug 2015 64,206 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,206 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,839 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,304 miles

front tyres bold on edges

o/s front chassis reinforcement bracket corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,130 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 57,130 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,706 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,942 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

nsr tyre perished

Fail 26 Aug 2010 49,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

nsr tyre perished

Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,868 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 41,868 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 37,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Off side rear & near side front Tyres in poor condition

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Off side rear & near side front Tyres in poor condition

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,214 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 32,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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X438 DFJ is a 2000 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X438 DFJ, 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 X438 DFJ registered?

X438 DFJ is a 2000 Rover 216, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X438 DFJ safe to buy?

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