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V53 HFJ

2000 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,037 mi
Last recorded52,037 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Rover 41667,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 HFJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 52,037 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2008 52,027 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,642 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2007 46,638 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

slight leak on front exhaust pipe

Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,851 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 41,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V53 HFJ is a 2000 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V53 HFJ, 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.

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What year was V53 HFJ registered?

V53 HFJ is a 2000 Rover 416, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V53 HFJ safe to buy?

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