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W598 VDM

2000 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,815 mi
Last recorded146,815 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 41667,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 VDM
MakeRover
Model416
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 146,815 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 146,811 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 134,875 miles

Oil leak

both inner edges on front tyres worn close to leagal limit

Fail 20 Jan 2011 134,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 116,791 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 103,319 miles

Front c/v gaiter perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 103,319 miles

Front c/v gaiter perished

Pass 28 Dec 2007 85,357 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot cracked

slight brake bind on o/s/f

slight leak at front exhaust pipe

Fail 28 Dec 2007 85,357 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 69,577 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 62,062 miles

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.

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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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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