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W697 OES

2000 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,896 mi
Last recorded80,896 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 41667,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 OES
MakeRover
Model416
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 80,896 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2011 80,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,717 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 76,717 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,678 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 74,675 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 70,879 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 70,876 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 67,362 miles

Engine sump corroded & leaking oil

Pass 3 Apr 2006 58,984 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 58,984 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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W697 OES is a 2000 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W697 OES, 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 W697 OES registered?

W697 OES is a 2000 Rover 416, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W697 OES safe to buy?

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