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W649 VCP

2000 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,825 mi
Last recorded175,825 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW649 VCP
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2015 175,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2014 167,195 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 161,848 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 155,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 151,507 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 143,194 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 143,178 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 133,774 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 4 Mar 2008 127,223 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 119,801 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 119,801 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 112,856 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 112,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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W649 VCP is a 2000 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W649 VCP, 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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W649 VCP is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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