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W498 UKJ

2000 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,342 mi
Last recorded173,342 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 41667,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 UKJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 173,342 miles

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

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

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

osf cv boot slight grease leak

rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen cracked not in drivers view

Pass 5 Apr 2012 161,670 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2011 149,664 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2011 149,664 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 135,635 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 135,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 119,143 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 119,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 101,173 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 100,922 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 78,821 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 57,471 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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W498 UKJ is a 2000 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W498 UKJ, 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 W498 UKJ registered?

W498 UKJ is a 2000 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W498 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W498 UKJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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