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V49 UKE

2000 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,992 mi
Last recorded111,992 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 UKE
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 111,992 miles

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

Large Bush starting to split in both rear trailing arms.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 108,950 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 108,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 106,054 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

power steering fluid reservoir damp with fluid

windscreen washers lack power

Fail 1 Jul 2010 106,053 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

power steering fluid reservoir damp with fluid

windscreen washers lack power

Pass 3 Jul 2009 99,637 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 99,637 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 92,465 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 92,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 82,398 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 73,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 73,566 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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V49 UKE is a 2000 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V49 UKE, 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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What year was V49 UKE registered?

V49 UKE is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V49 UKE safe to buy?

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