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V288 HRF

2000 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,366 mi
Last recorded87,366 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 41667,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV288 HRF
MakeRover
Model416
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 87,366 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 87,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,644 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 77,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 74,548 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and centre exhaust sections corroding

sill covers fitted sills not inspected

Fail 2 Oct 2008 74,548 miles

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and centre exhaust sections corroding

sill covers fitted sills not inspected

Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,770 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak gearbox - slight corrosion front discs - slight blow centre exhaust

Fail 21 Sep 2007 70,770 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak gearbox - slight corrosion front discs - slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 28 Sep 2006 66,224 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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V288 HRF is a 2000 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 67,818 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 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V288 HRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 416 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V288 HRF?

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What year was V288 HRF registered?

V288 HRF is a 2000 Rover 416, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V288 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V288 HRF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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