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W978 RAL

2000 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,648 mi
Last recorded92,648 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 41667,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 RAL
MakeRover
Model416
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,648 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 92,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,072 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 89,072 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,111 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 83,990 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

the front floor and chassis is corroding.

they is a slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 77,471 miles

the radiator is worn.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,195 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

the radiator is worn.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,248 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 57,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 57,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,790 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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W978 RAL is a 2000 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W978 RAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W978 RAL registered?

W978 RAL is a 2000 Rover 416, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W978 RAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W978 RAL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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