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W723 OFM

2000 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,698 mi
Last recorded85,698 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW723 OFM
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,698 miles

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2010 85,693 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2009 81,770 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 81,690 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2008 74,839 miles

(1.6C.3)The offside driving main beam hot spot is positioned at the 2.0% horizontal limit

(2.4A.2)The nearside front suspension prescribed area has slight surface corrosion present

(2.4A.2)The offside front suspension prescribed area has slight surface corrosion present

(2.4G.3)The nearside rear suspension arm void bush is starting to deteriorate

(2.4G.3)The offside rear suspension arm void bush is starting to deteriorate

(2.5A.1c)The nearside front wheel bearings present slight free play

(2.5B.1a)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is split

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2.5C.1d)The offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(3.7A.2e)The front brake presents slight distortion,run out at one point when tested on the ramp,it appears the brake may be ready for service

(3.7A.5a)The nearside rear service brake has a slight bind present

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifferent,which appears that they are ready for service

(4.2.1a)The offside rear wheel inner rim has slight distortion present

(6.4.1)The rear tailgate door supports are weak and may cause the door to drop when open

(8.3.1d)Stone chip damage within the swept area less than 040mm diameter

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 74,839 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(1.6C.3)The offside driving main beam hot spot is positioned at the 2.0% horizontal limit

(2.4A.2)The nearside front suspension prescribed area has slight surface corrosion present

(2.4A.2)The offside front suspension prescribed area has slight surface corrosion present

(2.4G.3)The nearside rear suspension arm void bush is starting to deteriorate

(2.4G.3)The offside rear suspension arm void bush is starting to deteriorate

(2.5A.1c)The nearside front wheel bearings present slight free play

(2.5B.1a)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is split

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2.5C.1d)The offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(3.7A.2e)The front brake presents slight distortion,run out at one point when tested on the ramp,it appears the brake may be ready for service

(3.7A.5a)The nearside rear service brake has a slight bind present

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifferent,which appears that they are ready for service

(4.2.1a)The offside rear wheel inner rim has slight distortion present

(6.4.1)The rear tailgate door supports are weak and may cause the door to drop when open

(8.3.1d)Stone chip damage within the swept area less than 040mm diameter

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 74,643 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 74,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 71,436 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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W723 OFM is a 2000 Rover 420 in Blue 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 W723 OFM, 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 W723 OFM registered?

W723 OFM is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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