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W991 NJA

2000 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,849 mi
Last recorded87,849 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW991 NJA
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 87,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

front floors corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

slight leak power steering

Fail 7 Nov 2011 87,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

front floors corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

slight leak power steering

Pass 1 Dec 2010 81,221 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2009 74,294 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 68,195 miles

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2007 61,519 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

no spare wheel

rear no plate poor condition

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r at time of test

Fail 19 Nov 2007 61,519 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

no spare wheel

rear no plate poor condition

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2006 55,037 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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W991 NJA is a 2000 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W991 NJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W991 NJA registered?

W991 NJA is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W991 NJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W991 NJA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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