MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front small brake imbalance
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit v close (4.1.E.1)
coolant low
sill covers fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor, marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor,marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front small brake imbalance
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit v close (4.1.E.1)
coolant low
sill covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes corroded
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pipes have corrosion
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pipes have corrosion
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres are stepped on inner tread
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/r tyre stepping on inner
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/r tyre stepping on inner
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear number plate is in a poor condition
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
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W268 BAR is a 2000 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 W268 BAR, 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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W268 BAR is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 22 March 2000.
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