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W272 JHE

2000 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,168 mi
Last recorded141,168 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 JHE
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 141,168 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 135,193 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 127,689 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 121,731 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 114,939 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 107,325 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 107,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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W272 JHE is a 2000 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W272 JHE, 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 W272 JHE registered?

W272 JHE is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W272 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W272 JHE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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