CarVerify

Free Car Check

S251 BOK

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

137,951 mi
Last recorded137,951 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 BOK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2015 137,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sills both (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 131,224 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 131,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 126,665 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 126,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 119,994 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 119,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 113,520 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 113,349 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 107,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 107,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,993 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 99,989 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 99,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 92,745 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 92,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 87,600 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 87,600 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 83,814 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
Full Rover 420 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S251 BOK is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S251 BOK, 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

How do I check the history of S251 BOK?

You can check the full history of S251 BOK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S251 BOK registered?

S251 BOK is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S251 BOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S251 BOK shows 19 tests with a 47.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S251 BOK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S251 BOK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.