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W257 MDC

2000 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,100 mi
Last recorded108,100 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 41667,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 MDC
MakeRover
Model416
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 108,100 miles

O/S handbrake could be better for this type of vehicle.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 106,934 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 100,258 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 100,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 95,512 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 95,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 78,404 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 78,404 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 70,233 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 65,059 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor 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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W257 MDC is a 2000 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W257 MDC, 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 W257 MDC registered?

W257 MDC is a 2000 Rover 416, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W257 MDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 MDC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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