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W517 FDO

2000 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,163 mi
Last recorded71,163 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 41667,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 FDO
MakeRover
Model416
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 71,163 miles

all tyres perishing

Fail 23 May 2018 71,159 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

all tyres perishing

Pass 9 May 2017 69,401 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 69,382 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 66,399 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 66,042 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,940 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,256 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 60,256 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,110 miles

Some wear movement showing showing in off side outer track rod end.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 56,106 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Some wear movement showing showing in off side outer track rod end.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,768 miles

Both front tyres are wearing around the inner edges of the tread.

The off side front to rear brake pipes are showing some signs of corrosion at the rear sections.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 52,768 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Both front tyres are wearing around the inner edges of the tread.

The off side front to rear brake pipes are showing some signs of corrosion at the rear sections.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,117 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 50,117 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,675 miles

The exhaust system rear silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 41,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The exhaust system rear silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,588 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,339 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 36,338 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,307 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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W517 FDO is a 2000 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W517 FDO, 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 W517 FDO registered?

W517 FDO is a 2000 Rover 416, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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