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S384 JBT

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,638 mi
Last recorded133,638 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS384 JBT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 133,638 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 133,638 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 130,361 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 130,361 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 121,242 miles

Offside front wheel difficult to turn by hand.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

neaerside and offside outer sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2013 114,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

neaerside and offside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2012 104,104 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 99,605 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 99,605 miles

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

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

Oil leak

aux drive belt worn

front discs worn

oil leak on pas pipe

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 2 Mar 2010 93,532 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 1 Mar 2010 93,532 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,410 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 78,737 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 70,100 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 64,949 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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S384 JBT is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S384 JBT, 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 S384 JBT registered?

S384 JBT is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S384 JBT safe to buy?

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