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W291 AHJ

2000 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

106,035 mi
Last recorded106,035 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 AHJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 106,035 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,800 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 91,776 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,499 miles

Both rear axle bushes perrished

Centre rear brake pipes correded

EML light on

Engine oil leak

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

Front anti roll bar link rod bushes worn / perrished

N/S rear brake pipe correded

O/s front slight brake bind

collant level low

Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,975 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 86,727 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,727 miles

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Fail 22 Mar 2012 84,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,652 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,468 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

fan belt perrished

Fail 23 Mar 2011 82,456 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

fan belt perrished

Pass 10 Mar 2010 80,707 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 80,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise nsf washer et one nozzle blocked

advise perrishing rear trailing arm bushes

advise slight rusting osf brake pipe

Fail 24 Mar 2009 80,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 80,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 80,330 miles

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F and N/S/F floor corroded

Oil leak

Radiator sensor wires broken

Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2008 72,504 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 72,481 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,994 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 62,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,793 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 53,793 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W291 AHJ is a 2000 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W291 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 W291 AHJ registered?

W291 AHJ is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W291 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W291 AHJ shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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