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V579 SAV

2000 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,752 mi
Last recorded82,752 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 SAV
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2011 82,752 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside dip beam pattern slightly distorted

offside window not working

Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,752 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

offside dip beam pattern slightly distorted

offside window not working

Pass 14 Dec 2009 76,198 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,690 miles

both side repeaters starting to go white

handbrake high

ns jet partly blocked

osf /nsf indicators starting to go white

osr brake starting to bind

osr metal brake pipe going rotton

Pass 9 Jan 2008 64,739 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,871 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 57,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 50,856 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 50,856 miles

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

slight pas leak/front and rear indicators starting to show white/trailing arm bushs cracking/osr tyre low and cracking/both track rod end boots split /front and rear pads getting low

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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V579 SAV is a 2000 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V579 SAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V579 SAV registered?

V579 SAV is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V579 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V579 SAV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V579 SAV have outstanding finance?

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