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V43 HRF

2000 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,997 mi
Last recorded39,997 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 HRF
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,997 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,997 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 39,997 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,997 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,997 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 39,997 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 39,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 39,997 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 39,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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V43 HRF is a 2000 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V43 HRF, 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

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What year was V43 HRF registered?

V43 HRF is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V43 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V43 HRF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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