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V489 MCF

2000 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,096 mi
Last recorded105,096 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 MCF
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 May 2022 105,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front outer door handle damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear damage too rear quarter

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer door handle damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 97,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s front wheel rim damaged

o/s rear inner/outer door handles damaged

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2021 97,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s front wheel rim damaged

o/s rear inner/outer door handles damaged

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2020 92,971 miles

Brake percentage only just passing

Rear Door handle loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel arches and floor corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 88,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills corroded (sill covers fitted) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Osf+NSF floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Osr door handle faulty but functional

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 88,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower arch/sill/inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills corroded (sill covers fitted) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Osf+NSF floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Osr door handle faulty but functional

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 86,601 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both outer wheel arches slightly corroded

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2018 86,601 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both outer wheel arches slightly corroded

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,990 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear parking brake 16%

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 2 Feb 2017 84,990 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear parking brake 16%

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2016 83,304 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 83,304 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f lower floor (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 80,808 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 78,316 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 74,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,059 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to n/s/f chassis

Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,707 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,767 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 58,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 58,208 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 54,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,928 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,100 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 46,773 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 420?

Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,220
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
59,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 35,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,539
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,567
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 15,381
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V489 MCF is a 2000 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 86,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 420 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 35,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V489 MCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V489 MCF is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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