MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,545 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
n/s/f tye inner wall slighlty damaged.
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W271 BAR is a 2000 Rover 420 in Black 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 W271 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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What year was W271 BAR registered?
W271 BAR is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 23 March 2000.
Is W271 BAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for W271 BAR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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