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W865 JAU

2000 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,837 mi
Last recorded132,837 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 41667,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW865 JAU
MakeRover
Model416
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 132,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r outer door handle loose

wipers starting to wear

Fail 26 Sep 2012 132,834 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r outer door handle loose

wipers starting to wear

Pass 30 Aug 2011 128,259 miles

nearside rear door willnot open from outside/weak headlight patterns/top coolant hose split/sills not checked/pin hole in nearside cv gaiter

offside rear axle bush split/exhaust tail box poor condition

Fail 25 Aug 2011 128,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

nearside rear door willnot open from outside/weak headlight patterns/top coolant hose split/sills not checked/pin hole in nearside cv gaiter

offside rear axle bush split/exhaust tail box poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2010 121,027 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 121,027 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 115,064 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 101,136 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

outer sills covered

Pass 27 Sep 2007 85,175 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 85,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

LED washer jets illegal for road use.

Tyre pressures low, particularily nearside rear which is almost flat. Oil level bellow minimum on dipstick.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 72,624 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 72,624 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 66,119 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2004 58,115 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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W865 JAU is a 2000 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W865 JAU, 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 W865 JAU registered?

W865 JAU is a 2000 Rover 416, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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