MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both front tyres wearing heavly on inner edges
both lower front ball joint boots split
nearside outer c v boot perishing
nearside rear tyre feathering off
both front tyres wearing heavly on inner edges
both lower front ball joint boots split
nearside outer c v boot perishing
nearside rear tyre feathering off
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
W478 PFM is a 2000 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 W478 PFM, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of W478 PFM?
You can check the full history of W478 PFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was W478 PFM registered?
W478 PFM is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 1 June 2000.
Is W478 PFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for W478 PFM shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W478 PFM have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W478 PFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.