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S368 MFL

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,237 mi
Last recorded123,237 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS368 MFL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2011 123,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

N/S AND O/S/F FLOOR PAN BODY SEAMS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Oil leak

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS.

RADIATOR DETERIORATED

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 117,292 miles

BRAKE PIPES (METAL) ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

IT WAS NOTED DURING THE TEST THAT THE RADIATOR IS DETERIORATED

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO2.0MM AND 1.6MM ON ITS INNER TREAD

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM AND 1.6MM ON ITS INNER TREAD.

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM AND NO TREAD ON ITS INNER TREAD AREA.

Oil leak

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS.

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 117,292 miles

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

BRAKE PIPES (METAL) ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

IT WAS NOTED DURING THE TEST THAT THE RADIATOR IS DETERIORATED

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO2.0MM AND 1.6MM ON ITS INNER TREAD

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM AND 1.6MM ON ITS INNER TREAD.

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM AND NO TREAD ON ITS INNER TREAD AREA.

Oil leak

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS.

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 110,009 miles

N/S REAR WHEEL HAS A SLIGHT FLAT SPOT ON RIM.

N/S/R ARM BUSH(FRONTMOST)SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

SOME SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 102,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 95,356 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 95,101 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2006 89,356 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres low tread

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leaking

o/s/f and o/s/r brakes binding

oil leak

radiator core missing and water staining

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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S368 MFL is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S368 MFL, 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 S368 MFL registered?

S368 MFL is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S368 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S368 MFL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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