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S391 BWK

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,375 mi
Last recorded141,375 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 BWK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 141,375 miles

N/s front floor corroded

O/s seat belt starting to fray

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 141,374 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front floor corroded

o/s seat belt starting to fray

Pass 28 Feb 2012 113,711 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 131,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 119,800 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 115,125 miles

Corrosion of brake pipe out to O/S/R flexi hose.

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

O/S/ number plate lamp dull.

O/S/R tyre getting low.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 109,808 miles

Corrosion of rear end of O/S front to rear brake pipe.

Differant size tyres on front and rear axles.

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

O/S/R and N/S/R suspension bottom arms large bushes separeting.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 109,796 miles

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

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

Corrosion of rear end of O/S front to rear brake pipe.

Differant size tyres on front and rear axles.

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

O/S/R and N/S/R suspension bottom arms large bushes separeting.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 105,020 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R suspension bottom arms rear bushes starting to separate.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 105,014 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S/R and O/S/R suspension bottom arms rear bushes starting to separate.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 100,121 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 100,121 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 96,177 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 96,175 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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S391 BWK is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S391 BWK, 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 S391 BWK registered?

S391 BWK is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S391 BWK safe to buy?

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