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V958 MJN

2000 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,468 mi
Last recorded81,468 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV958 MJN
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,468 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 72,717 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 64,125 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 48,004 miles

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

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

crash damage to off side front of car

Fail 19 Dec 2011 47,782 miles

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

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

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

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

crash damage to off side front of car

Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,900 miles

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

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

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

offside front disc starting to score

Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,476 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 31,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,901 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,580 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 27,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,076 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 24,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 19,736 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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V958 MJN is a 2000 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V958 MJN, 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 V958 MJN registered?

V958 MJN is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V958 MJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V958 MJN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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