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W276 AHJ

2000 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,253 mi
Last recorded81,253 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 AHJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 81,253 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 73,177 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre edges cracking

Fail 23 May 2011 73,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre edges cracking

Pass 10 May 2010 69,062 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,677 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 64,674 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2008 60,627 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 60,604 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 May 2007 54,615 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 50,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2006 50,647 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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W276 AHJ is a 2000 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W276 AHJ, 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 W276 AHJ registered?

W276 AHJ is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W276 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W276 AHJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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