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W443 RCS

2000 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,382 mi
Last recorded105,382 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 41667,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW443 RCS
MakeRover
Model416
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 105,382 miles

front inner wheel arches corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 11 Apr 2012 105,382 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion on metal brake pipes

front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 100,524 miles

front floor and chassis legs corroded

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2011 100,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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 floor and chassis legs corroded

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2010 96,221 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 96,221 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 91,625 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

tracking

Pass 25 Apr 2008 85,944 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 85,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Apr 2007 74,080 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 73,979 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 66,190 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 66,190 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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W443 RCS is a 2000 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 W443 RCS, 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 W443 RCS registered?

W443 RCS is a 2000 Rover 416, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is W443 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W443 RCS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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