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W96 KAB

2000 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,172 mi
Last recorded136,172 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 KAB
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 136,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Sill/ jacking point corroded

Offside Front Inner Sill/ jacking point corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2017 136,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge has a bald spot and a cut showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner sill to floor slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner sill to floor slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 123,722 miles

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2015 123,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,773 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 17 Dec 2012 56,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,673 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,073 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,689 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,920 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 37,707 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,707 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 33,767 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,767 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 29,683 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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W96 KAB is a 2000 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W96 KAB, 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 W96 KAB registered?

W96 KAB is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W96 KAB safe to buy?

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