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X128 JVP

2000 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,498 mi
Last recorded101,498 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX128 JVP
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,498 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 97,381 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn out of shape on inside edges

Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,474 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2013 88,058 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 88,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 79,134 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 79,131 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,034 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 76,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,444 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,970 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 64,719 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 64,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 61,054 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 60,961 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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X128 JVP is a 2000 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X128 JVP, 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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X128 JVP is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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