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W552 OEN

2000 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,765 mi
Last recorded69,765 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 OEN
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 69,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2015 40,285 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 36,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 33,849 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 31,166 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 27,309 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 27,309 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 22 May 2010 24,465 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,369 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,837 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,050 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 17,541 miles

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

slight play in off side of steering rack

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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W552 OEN is a 2000 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W552 OEN, 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 W552 OEN registered?

W552 OEN is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W552 OEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W552 OEN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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