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V240 MMJ

2000 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,773 mi
Last recorded113,773 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 MMJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 113,773 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn on inside edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,718 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 110,573 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded LH front of floor. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 104,438 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Floor minor corrosion

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 98,027 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 98,027 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 90,674 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,828 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 75,343 miles

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 68,185 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 68,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 62,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 62,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 56,283 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 56,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 51,664 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 48,573 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 43,399 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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V240 MMJ is a 2000 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V240 MMJ, 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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V240 MMJ is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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