MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r wheel arch corroded
o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r wheel arch corroded
o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
various brake pipes front and rear corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pedal travel long advise requires attention
various brake pipes front and rear corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside wiper split
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W579 YBD is a 2000 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 W579 YBD, 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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W579 YBD is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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