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W585 JHT

2000 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,938 mi
Last recorded93,938 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW585 JHT
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,938 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT CCORROSION O/S FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR EXHAUST

Fail 11 Jun 2020 93,938 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT CCORROSION O/S FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR EXHAUST

Pass 29 May 2019 86,948 miles

FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 30 May 2018 80,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system slightly corroded

inner wheel arch covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

nearside and offside rear brake back plates slightly corroded

sill covers and engine trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

slight corrosion front brake disc shields nearside and offside front

Pass 5 May 2017 76,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2017 76,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 74,713 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 72,426 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,965 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,139 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,442 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,446 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,652 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 49,789 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 46,802 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 44,449 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,849 miles

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

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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W585 JHT is a 2000 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W585 JHT, 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 W585 JHT registered?

W585 JHT is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W585 JHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W585 JHT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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