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W501 PDM

2000 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,854 mi
Last recorded99,854 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 PDM
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2016 99,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both on end of anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,535 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,957 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 80,290 miles

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

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

front number plate broken

Pass 14 Mar 2013 80,290 miles

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

front number plate broken

Fail 16 Mar 2012 72,168 miles

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

slight roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,168 miles

slight roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,803 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 64,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,519 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 56,519 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,092 miles

Front brake pads 60% worn.

N/S wiper blade required blade re-fitting.

Tyre pressures require checking.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,963 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 44,943 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,914 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,830 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
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W501 PDM is a 2000 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W501 PDM, 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 W501 PDM registered?

W501 PDM is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W501 PDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 PDM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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