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W526 XAT

2000 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,438 mi
Last recorded139,438 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 XAT
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 139,438 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 139,438 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 137,489 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 137,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 129,098 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 129,098 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 124,377 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 124,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,192 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 120,182 miles

Central 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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 114,849 miles

exhaust blowing

oil leak

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2014 104,301 miles

both front indicators slightly white

Pass 2 Dec 2013 96,518 miles

head lights slightly blured

slight handbrake travel

Fail 29 Nov 2013 96,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

slight handbrake travel

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 26 Nov 2011 81,853 miles

near side beam patern slightly dim

slight splitting on both outer cv boots

Pass 7 Dec 2010 71,411 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 52,415 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2008 51,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

the n/s/r tyre is going out of shape

Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,885 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 40,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,775 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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W526 XAT is a 2000 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W526 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.

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What year was W526 XAT registered?

W526 XAT is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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