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V975 MJN

2000 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,324 mi
Last recorded95,324 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV975 MJN
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 95,324 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 90,767 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s front seat belt poor condirtion

Fail 1 Dec 2014 90,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s front seat belt poor condirtion

Pass 16 Nov 2013 87,202 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 84,529 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 80,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front floors corroding

exhaust front flexi-pipe poor condition

offside front seat belt showing signs of fraying

Pass 19 Nov 2011 80,998 miles

both front floors corroding

exhaust front flexi-pipe poor condition

offside front seat belt showing signs of fraying

Pass 13 Nov 2010 77,485 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 77,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 72,925 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 72,925 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,690 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 56,308 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 56,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,218 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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V975 MJN is a 2000 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V975 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 V975 MJN registered?

V975 MJN is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V975 MJN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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