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S180 DPP

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,161 mi
Last recorded76,161 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 DPP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,161 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel filler pipe corroding

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing inner edge of tread

offside windscreen wiper refill tearing at ends

Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,235 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,801 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread and slight perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,928 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,086 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 49,086 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,275 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 41,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,365 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,772 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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S180 DPP is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 92,472 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 S180 DPP, 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 27 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S180 DPP registered?

S180 DPP is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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