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W59 MNV

2000 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,051 mi
Last recorded97,051 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 41667,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 MNV
MakeRover
Model416
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 97,051 miles

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight dampness around power steering resevoir

slight wear to both rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 23 Apr 2013 97,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust backbox resting on rear bumper

handbrake travel

nsf tyre at 2mm and worn on outer edge

nsr tyre at 2mm and wearing on edges

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight dampness around power steering resevoir

slight wear to both rear trailing arm bushes

spare wheel fitted to nsf

Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,549 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

general corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,539 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high travel in hand brake lever

n/s front floor has corrosion

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 83,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high travel in hand brake lever

n/s front floor has corrosion

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 80,098 miles

Both rear tyres worn very low

Front brake pads worn low

Heavy exhaust corrossion and front pipe covered in oil

Heavy underbody corrossion

Play in steering rack

STRONG ADVISORY: Very heavy oil leak from head gasket area

Slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint

Fail 14 Apr 2010 80,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear tyres worn very low

Front brake pads worn low

Heavy exhaust corrossion and front pipe covered in oil

Heavy underbody corrossion

Play in steering rack

STRONG ADVISORY: Very heavy oil leak from head gasket area

Slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,839 miles

Heavy oil leak on engine and gearbox

Nearside rear tyre low

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Apr 2009 75,837 miles

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

Heavy oil leak on engine and gearbox

Nearside rear tyre low

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Apr 2008 70,856 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,891 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 57,799 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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W59 MNV is a 2000 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W59 MNV, 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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W59 MNV is a 2000 Rover 416, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W59 MNV safe to buy?

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