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W274 PCL

2000 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,003 mi
Last recorded93,003 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 PCL
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 93,003 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 82,067 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,272 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear abs cable adrift from fixing

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2007 69,297 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 58,025 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

p a s fluid low

Pass 29 Jul 2005 46,225 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 46,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front tyres getting low. rear low arm bushes getting weak

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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W274 PCL is a 2000 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 W274 PCL, 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 W274 PCL registered?

W274 PCL is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W274 PCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W274 PCL 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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