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W493 OCL

2000 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,001 mi
Last recorded156,001 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 OCL
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 156,001 miles

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

handbrake slightly high

Pass 31 Aug 2012 149,481 miles

front disc pads getting low

n/s/f headlamp incorrectly fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 139,978 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 129,152 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 129,146 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 119,124 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 118,924 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 105,507 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 101,457 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 90,945 miles

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)

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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W493 OCL is a 2000 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W493 OCL, 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 W493 OCL registered?

W493 OCL is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W493 OCL safe to buy?

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