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W551 NDG

2000 Rover 420

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,349 mi
Last recorded112,349 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 NDG
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 112,349 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside &nearside out rigger jacking point arears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 112,349 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside &nearside out rigger jacking point arears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,456 miles

Front jacking points rusty

Nearside Front Door handle loose but still opens door

Pass 17 Aug 2016 105,051 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,183 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside nearside front inner wing brake pipes slight corrosion

offside nearside front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Fail 1 Jul 2015 94,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside nearside front inner wing brake pipes slight corrosion

offside nearside front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Pass 1 May 2014 89,131 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 89,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 88,065 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 88,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear number plate stained and blotchy but readable

Pass 24 May 2006 86,160 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 86,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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W551 NDG is a 2000 Rover 420 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W551 NDG, 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 W551 NDG registered?

W551 NDG is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W551 NDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 NDG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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