MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,096 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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