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SIL 9472

2000 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,227 mi
Last recorded158,227 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 9472
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 158,227 miles

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

Oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

windscreen cracked outwith swept area at drivers side

Pass 24 Nov 2007 149,128 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 149,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bad oil leak from engine..

Clutch pedal sitting high..

Handbrake near end off working travel..

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

Nearside front wing corroded..

Offside rear wheel arch rusty..

Undertray insecure..

Pass 10 Nov 2006 141,447 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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SIL 9472 is a 2000 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SIL 9472, 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

How do I check the history of SIL 9472?

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What year was SIL 9472 registered?

SIL 9472 is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is SIL 9472 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 9472 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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