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VIW 3307

2001 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,659 mi
Last recorded104,659 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 3307
MakeRover
Model420
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 104,659 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 104,659 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 99,431 miles

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

O/S outer driveshaft gaiter is twisted.

Fail 20 Feb 2008 99,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

O/S outer driveshaft gaiter is twisted.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 91,413 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 91,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 84,662 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 84,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

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

both front brake pipes becoming corroded

o/s aim on upper limit

o/s front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded

o/s/r tyre underinflated

plastic covers on sills

suspected fuel leak on engine, investigation required

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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VIW 3307 is a 2001 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VIW 3307, 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 25 years old, this Rover 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VIW 3307 registered?

VIW 3307 is a 2001 Rover 420, first registered on 21 February 2001.

Is VIW 3307 safe to buy?

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