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W246 MBD

2000 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,635 mi
Last recorded143,635 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 MBD
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2015 143,635 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 138,808 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

body damage n/s rear

Pass 21 Mar 2013 134,326 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 134,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 123,485 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 123,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 111,944 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 111,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 95,232 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 95,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,410 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 87,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 77,632 miles

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

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 2 Apr 2007 68,011 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 68,011 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,040 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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W246 MBD is a 2000 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 W246 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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W246 MBD is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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