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S292 LFX

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,456 mi
Last recorded91,456 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS292 LFX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 91,456 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

crack in o/s/r light lens.

slight damage to fuel filler cap.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 84,370 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges. (stepped tread type pattern)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 74,763 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded and holed

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

N/side rear suspension radius arm bush in poor condition

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 74,763 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded and holed

N/side rear suspension radius arm bush in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2006 64,614 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 60,424 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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S292 LFX is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S292 LFX, 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 S292 LFX?

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What year was S292 LFX registered?

S292 LFX is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S292 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S292 LFX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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