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W428 KBJ

2000 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,001 mi
Last recorded95,001 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 41667,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW428 KBJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2014 95,001 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2013 92,695 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insurcure

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

fanbelts perished

front floor panels corroding

front outer cv boots perishing

o/s/f ABS ring cracked

oil leak ?

rad deteriorating

rear suspension trailing arm bushes breaking up

various body panels damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2012 89,557 miles

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

front floor panels corroding

oil leak ?

rear number plate deteriorating

rear suspension trailing arm bushes breaking up

Pass 21 Feb 2011 86,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

front floor panels corroding

oil leak ?

rear suspension trailing arm bushes breaking up[

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 21 Feb 2011 86,814 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

front floor panels corroding

oil leak ?

rear suspension trailing arm bushes breaking up[

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,107 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

fan belts loose and noisy

front floor panels corroding

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Feb 2010 84,107 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

fan belts loose and noisy

front floor panels corroding

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,690 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front inner sills corroding

radator life limmited (corroding)

varios body damage

Fail 10 Mar 2009 81,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front inner sills corroding

n/s/f tyre has been run flat

radator life limmited (corroding)

varios body damage

Pass 17 Mar 2008 79,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 76,710 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 76,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 74,335 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 74,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W428 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W428 KBJ, 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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W428 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 416, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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