MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both inner edges on front tyres worn close to leagal limit
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
both inner edges on front tyres worn close to leagal limit
Front c/v gaiter perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front c/v gaiter perished
o/s/f outer cv boot cracked
slight brake bind on o/s/f
slight leak at front exhaust pipe
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
o/s/f outer cv boot cracked
slight brake bind on o/s/f
slight leak at front exhaust pipe
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Washers slightly weak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W598 VDM is a 2000 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 W598 VDM, 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 W598 VDM registered?
W598 VDM is a 2000 Rover 416, first registered on 24 March 2000.
Is W598 VDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for W598 VDM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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