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W469 UFM

2000 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,433 mi
Last recorded54,433 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW469 UFM
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 54,433 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sills/ floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 54,433 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate inscription illegible both side (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sills/ floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 46,618 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroding

front floor corners corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

number plates deteriorating

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 2 Nov 2018 46,618 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroding

front floor corners corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

number plates deteriorating

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2017 45,665 miles

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

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

battery mounting clamp loose

exhaust corroding

front floor corners corroding

number plates deteriorating

power steering topped up

Fail 30 Nov 2017 45,665 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery mounting clamp loose

exhaust corroding

front floor corners corroding

number plates deteriorating

power steering topped up

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,501 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

front floor corners corroding

number plates deteriorating

offside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 18 Aug 2016 40,500 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

front floor corners corroding

number plates deteriorating

offside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2015 36,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn & pads low

front brakes bind

Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius 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)

front brake discs worn & pads low

front brakes bind

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,397 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn & pads low

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 28,575 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 24,368 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,638 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,684 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 14,569 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 13,505 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 13,505 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W469 UFM is a 2000 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W469 UFM, 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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W469 UFM is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W469 UFM safe to buy?

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