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V894 FWA

2000 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,878 mi
Last recorded107,878 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV894 FWA
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 107,878 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 103,206 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 100,959 miles

advise n/s outer cv boot

various welding repairs under sealed

Fail 5 Dec 2018 100,959 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f o/s/f floors corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r sill and sill backing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise n/s outer cv boot

Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,613 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 97,613 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,716 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger / jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger / jacking point (6.1.B.2)

general under body corrosion

plastic outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 95,377 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,314 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,166 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,735 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,118 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 73,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 71,208 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 71,208 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 66,867 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 64,190 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 61,364 miles

n/s/f tyre lightly scrubed on inside edge

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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V894 FWA is a 2000 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V894 FWA, 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 V894 FWA registered?

V894 FWA is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V894 FWA safe to buy?

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