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W522 XAT

2000 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,262 mi
Last recorded136,262 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 XAT
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 136,262 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 136,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Apr 2012 106,223 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 106,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,909 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 76,909 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,511 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge& deep cuts in the tread

Fail 6 Apr 2010 66,511 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge& deep cuts in the tread

Fail 6 Apr 2009 60,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate is cracked

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,030 miles

front number plate is cracked

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,959 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 54,959 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 48,558 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,186 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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W522 XAT is a 2000 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W522 XAT, 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

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What year was W522 XAT registered?

W522 XAT is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W522 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 XAT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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