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V901 GWA

2000 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,449 mi
Last recorded168,449 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV901 GWA
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 168,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 153,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 153,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 141,588 miles

both rear outer brake pipes slight corrosion

both sides rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Fail 13 Sep 2012 141,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

both rear outer brake pipes slight corrosion

both sides rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

front brake pads appear very thin

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front brake discs is worn thin

Pass 12 Oct 2011 117,786 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 116,956 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 86,095 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 86,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 83,876 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 83,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 76,211 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 76,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 71,384 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 71,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,765 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 55,975 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 55,227 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 55,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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V901 GWA is a 2000 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V901 GWA, 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 V901 GWA registered?

V901 GWA is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V901 GWA safe to buy?

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