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W481 MAH

2000 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

147,684 mi
Last recorded147,684 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 MAH
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 147,684 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f fog light damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2013 147,571 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f fog light damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2013 147,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 139,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front foglamp glass broken

Fail 4 Jul 2012 139,194 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front foglamp glass broken

Pass 5 Jul 2011 132,867 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly distorted and 2mm tread depth in places

Fail 5 Jul 2011 132,867 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly distorted and 2mm tread depth in places

Pass 6 Jul 2010 123,336 miles

both front brake pipes slightly rusted

both rear brake pipes slightly rusted

righthand rear tyre slightly uneven

Pass 16 Jul 2009 111,025 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 110,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 98,050 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 85,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 85,333 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2006 71,203 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge.

righthand front abs reluctor-ring broken.

Pass 25 May 2006 71,203 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge.

righthand front abs reluctor-ring broken.

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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W481 MAH is a 2000 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W481 MAH, 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 W481 MAH registered?

W481 MAH is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W481 MAH safe to buy?

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