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W236 MBD

2000 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,604 mi
Last recorded157,604 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 MBD
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 157,604 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside & offside rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 154,387 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOST BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PLASTIC SILL COVER`S FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT BEHIND.

Fail 13 May 2019 154,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOST BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

PLASTIC SILL COVER`S FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT BEHIND.

Pass 3 May 2018 151,919 miles

N/S &O/S PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK BEHIND.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 151,875 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

N/S &O/S PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK BEHIND.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid UN BLOCK JET. (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 148,338 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 148,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 145,415 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 145,415 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 142,920 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 140,399 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 136,237 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 136,237 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 131,926 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 131,926 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 125,780 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 125,607 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 117,387 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 117,209 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 109,442 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 101,366 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 91,834 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 83,027 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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W236 MBD is a 2000 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W236 MBD, 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 W236 MBD registered?

W236 MBD is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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