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S442 MFL

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,705 mi
Last recorded100,705 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 MFL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 100,705 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 21 Jan 2011 100,705 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2010 97,889 miles

emissions high ,plugs & filter

n/s indicators white

nail in n/s/r, all tyres low pressure , o/s/f worn

Pass 20 Jan 2009 94,580 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 94,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 91,719 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 87,507 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 87,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f,n/s/f;CVboot redy to spleet at any time

Pass 9 Feb 2006 79,986 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 79,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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S442 MFL is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S442 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 S442 MFL registered?

S442 MFL is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is S442 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S442 MFL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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