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W231 KBJ

2000 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,660 mi
Last recorded126,660 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 KBJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 126,660 miles

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)

ancillary drive belt grooves are split.

front service brakes show inbalance.

off and near side front floor sections show weakness due to corrosion.

off side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

various metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 30 Jun 2010 126,660 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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)

ancillary drive belt grooves are split.

front service brakes show inbalance.

off and near side front floor sections show weakness due to corrosion.

off side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

various metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 116,143 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

ancillary drive belt grooves are split.

off side front floor section shows weakness due to corrosion.

off side front headlamp beam image is weak.

off side front to rear and off side rear metal brake pipes show corrosion.

power assisted steering system is noisey on the lock to lock check.

undershield fitted.

various power assisted steering system componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 116,143 miles

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

ancillary drive belt grooves are split.

engine oil is on the minimum mark at the dip-stick.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

off side front floor section shows weakness due to corrosion.

off side front headlamp beam image is weak.

off side front to rear and off side rear metal brake pipes show corrosion.

power assisted steering fluid level is below the lower mark at the resovouior.

power assisted steering system is noisey on the lock to lock check.

undershield fitted.

various power assisted steering system componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 109,843 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 109,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 100,477 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2006 88,210 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 88,200 miles

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

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

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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W231 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W231 KBJ, 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 W231 KBJ registered?

W231 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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