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W617 NEX

2000 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,351 mi
Last recorded154,351 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW617 NEX
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 154,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 151,593 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastick over sills fitted !!!!

Pass 29 Jan 2013 142,785 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 142,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 122,211 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 103,289 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 103,278 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 98,564 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 92,674 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 92,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

both front outer driveshaft gaiters have nearly worn through,

Pass 31 May 2007 72,512 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 62,983 miles

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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W617 NEX is a 2000 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W617 NEX, 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 W617 NEX registered?

W617 NEX is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W617 NEX safe to buy?

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