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W434 PVC

2000 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,327 mi
Last recorded94,327 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW434 PVC
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,327 miles

Offside Front Jacking point very corroded and partly collapsed

Fail 14 Jan 2016 94,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Jacking point very corroded and partly collapsed

Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,410 miles

Both headlamp len foggy

Offside & nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 92,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Both headlamp len foggy

Offside & nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 90,529 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxillary belt is worn and perished

headlamps deteriorated just acceptable to perform a headlamp aim check.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 90,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxillary belt is worn and perished

headlamps deteriorated just acceptable to perform a headlamp aim check.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,039 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2013 89,039 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 86,657 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jan 2011 82,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Jan 2011 82,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2010 77,756 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 77,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,746 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 72,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 66,233 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 58,927 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 47,974 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 47,974 miles

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

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

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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W434 PVC is a 2000 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W434 PVC, 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 W434 PVC registered?

W434 PVC is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W434 PVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W434 PVC shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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