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W271 BAR

2000 Rover 420

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,545 mi
Last recorded85,545 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 BAR
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 85,545 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 85,544 miles

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.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 81,946 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 81,946 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 72,302 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 72,302 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 64,961 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,961 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,946 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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