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X229 JOH

2000 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,949 mi
Last recorded102,949 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 JOH
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 102,949 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 102,949 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 97,997 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 93,437 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

3 x exhaust rubbers deterioated

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 93,147 miles

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust rubber mount in poor condition.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 86,791 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,750 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 78,561 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 73,744 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 73,707 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,577 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 61,613 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,638 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 56,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 56,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,330 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 44,523 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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X229 JOH is a 2000 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X229 JOH, 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 X229 JOH registered?

X229 JOH is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X229 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X229 JOH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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