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Y379 BSX

2001 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,765 mi
Last recorded106,765 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 21654,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 BSX
MakeRover
Model216
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 106,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear axle bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion to n/s body

Pass 10 Jun 2009 94,661 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very slight play in n/s track control arm

Pass 11 Jun 2008 82,043 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 69,781 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 69,781 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,131 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 44,176 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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Y379 BSX is a 2001 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 54,467 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 Y379 BSX, 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 25 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y379 BSX registered?

Y379 BSX is a 2001 Rover 216, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y379 BSX safe to buy?

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