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V89 KHT

2000 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,092 mi
Last recorded74,092 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV89 KHT
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2023 74,092 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor & Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 73,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 73,256 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 72,514 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 72,510 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,002 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,796 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 69,792 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 68,711 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,850 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 66,867 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 66,867 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,684 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 65,684 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,821 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 64,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,884 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 60,518 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 56,980 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 54,291 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,869 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,109 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 47,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,329 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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V89 KHT is a 2000 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V89 KHT, 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 V89 KHT registered?

V89 KHT is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V89 KHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V89 KHT shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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