MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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 ()
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 ()
exhaust blowing
oil leak
rear suspension bushes deteriorated
both front indicators slightly white
head lights slightly blured
slight handbrake travel
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
near side beam patern slightly dim
slight splitting on both outer cv boots
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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W526 XAT is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 21 March 2000.
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