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W467 JRF

2000 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,351 mi
Last recorded136,351 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW467 JRF
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 136,351 miles

Fan belt deteriorating

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Trailing arm bushes worn

Under body corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2019 136,351 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fan belt deteriorating

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Trailing arm bushes worn

Under body corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2018 134,125 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 134,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 131,025 miles

(Both front brake back plates corroding)

Nearside Front (Tyre worn on inner edge)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 131,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

(Both front brake back plates corroding)

Nearside Front (Tyre worn on inner edge)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 127,899 miles

Both front brake back plates corroding

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 31 Oct 2016 127,899 miles

Both front brake back plates corroding

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 123,868 miles

nearside inner sill to floor corroding

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 28 Oct 2015 123,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside coil spring broken front (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside inner sill to floor corroding

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 3 Nov 2014 119,554 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake stiff

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 114,129 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front floor corroded

offside front tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2012 109,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 109,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 103,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 95,913 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 95,913 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs very pitted and rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 82,036 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 82,036 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 73,970 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 73,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 66,526 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 66,526 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2005 57,531 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
Full Rover 420 reliability report

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W467 JRF is a 2000 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W467 JRF, 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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W467 JRF is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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