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V978 DSL

2000 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,661 mi
Last recorded75,661 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 41667,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 DSL
MakeRover
Model416
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 75,661 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 68,603 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 61,701 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 61,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 55,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,216 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 43,758 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,353 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,101 miles

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 33,095 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,662 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 27,376 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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V978 DSL is a 2000 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V978 DSL, 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

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What year was V978 DSL registered?

V978 DSL is a 2000 Rover 416, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V978 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V978 DSL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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