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S263 DMV

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,062 mi
Last recorded182,062 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 DMV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 182,062 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 182,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 170,329 miles

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

front reg plate is cracked

o/s/r brakelight activates sidelight

Pass 30 Jul 2007 155,538 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn opn edges

Pass 10 Jul 2006 142,029 miles

Front Number Plate cracked

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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S263 DMV is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S263 DMV, 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 S263 DMV registered?

S263 DMV is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S263 DMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S263 DMV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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