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W179 DBH

2000 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,759 mi
Last recorded41,759 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 41667,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 DBH
MakeRover
Model416
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 41,759 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 38,987 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 36,654 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 36,579 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2009 33,757 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,608 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 31,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,374 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,589 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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W179 DBH is a 2000 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W179 DBH, 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 W179 DBH registered?

W179 DBH is a 2000 Rover 416, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W179 DBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 DBH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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