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V725 SOG

2000 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,195 mi
Last recorded103,195 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV725 SOG
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 103,195 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 103,195 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 91,448 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 91,448 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 50,531 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,243 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,242 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,928 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 31,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,632 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 29,632 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,099 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 25,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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V725 SOG is a 2000 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V725 SOG, 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 V725 SOG registered?

V725 SOG is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 17 February 2000.

Is V725 SOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V725 SOG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V725 SOG have outstanding finance?

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