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X149 JVP

2000 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,541 mi
Last recorded107,541 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX149 JVP
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 107,541 miles

n/s and o/s/f floor/ outrigger sections around jacking points showing corrosion

n/s and o/s/r suspension trailing arms front bushes splitting

n/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit o/s/f on lower limit

plastic over sills fitted

rear service brakes showing imbalance

steel brake pipe to o/s/r flexy brake hose corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2011 107,541 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s/f floor/ outrigger sections around jacking points showing corrosion

n/s and o/s/r suspension trailing arms front bushes splitting

n/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit o/s/f on lower limit

plastic over sills fitted

rear service brakes showing imbalance

steel brake pipe to o/s/r flexy brake hose corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2010 97,855 miles

front exhaust section corroding

n/s and o/s/f floor sections showing corrosion

n/s and o/s/r suspension trailing arm mounting bushes worn

steel brake pipe to o/s/r showing corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2010 97,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front exhaust section corroding

n/s and o/s/f floor sections showing corrosion

n/s and o/s/r suspension trailing arm mounting bushes worn

steel brake pipe to o/s/r showing corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,721 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn close to lower tread limit

n/s and o/s/r suspension trailing arm mounting bushes splitting

n/s/f chassis leg starting to show some corrosion

plastic over sills fitted

slight marks on windscreen at lower edge

steel brake pipe to o/s/r showing corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2009 87,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn close to lower tread limit

n/s and o/s/r suspension trailing arm mounting bushes splitting

n/s/f chassis leg starting to show some corrosion

plastic over sills fitted

slight marks on windscreen at lower edge

steel brake pipe to o/s/r showing corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 67,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 57,349 miles

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

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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X149 JVP 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 X149 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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What year was X149 JVP registered?

X149 JVP is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X149 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X149 JVP 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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