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S230 JNH

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,942 mi
Last recorded133,942 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 JNH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 133,942 miles

odd wheels fitted across rear axle

offside front brake pads worn low

offside rear lower shock absorber bush near wear limit

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear number plate delaminating

wear in both rear upper drop link bushes

Fail 23 Nov 2010 133,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

odd wheels fitted across rear axle

offside front brake pads worn low

offside rear lower shock absorber bush near wear limit

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear number plate delaminating

wear in both rear upper drop link bushes

Pass 15 Oct 2009 111,530 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 111,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

metal sills maybe coroded under sill covers

rear suspension arms have corrosion around bushes not cauesing any side to side movement

Pass 10 Nov 2008 102,316 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 92,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 88,018 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 80,013 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S230 JNH is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S230 JNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S230 JNH registered?

S230 JNH is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S230 JNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S230 JNH shows 8 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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