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W749 RCS

2000 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 41667,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 RCS
MakeRover
Model416
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 98,740 miles

BOTH INNER REAR TYRE WALLS HAVE CRACKS

Fail 20 May 2014 98,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BOTH INNER REAR TYRE WALLS HAVE CRACKS

Fail 4 Jun 2013 92,605 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,605 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,357 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,668 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 81,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bothside front corners underneath floor panel are are corroded.

nail in nearside front tyre.

nearside front tyre inner and outer shoulders are wearing thin.

offside rear brake pipe getting rusty.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 81,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bothside front corners underneath floor panel are are corroded.

nail in nearside front tyre.

nearside front tyre inner and outer shoulders are wearing thin.

offside rear brake pipe getting rusty.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 75,359 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,359 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 69,254 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 69,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 55,405 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 55,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2005 46,649 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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W749 RCS is a 2000 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W749 RCS, 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 W749 RCS registered?

W749 RCS is a 2000 Rover 416, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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