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S396 LBK

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,029 mi
Last recorded105,029 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 LBK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 105,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bck box silencing matrial coming out of tail pipe

oil leak

raditor dertrating

Fail 19 Dec 2012 105,029 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bck box silencing matrial coming out of tail pipe

oil leak

raditor dertrating

Pass 19 Dec 2011 102,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 102,151 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 97,941 miles

advise both froint tryes close to limit

advise rear disc

Fail 21 Dec 2010 97,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise both froint tryes close to limit

advise rear disc

Pass 11 Jan 2010 95,927 miles

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

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

high level brake light insecure

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2010 95,917 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

high level brake light insecure

oil leak

power steering level low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2009 93,049 miles

front outer c/v gaiters perishing

oil leak engine area

rear brake discs corr

Fail 8 Jan 2009 93,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front outer c/v gaiters perishing

oil leak engine area

rear brake discs corr

Pass 9 Jan 2008 90,493 miles

front outer c/v gaiters perishing

o/s/f brake binding

oil leak engine/gearbox area,steering rack covered in oil

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2007 87,557 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 83,948 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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S396 LBK is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S396 LBK, 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 S396 LBK registered?

S396 LBK is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S396 LBK safe to buy?

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