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S449 RRH

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,569 mi
Last recorded127,569 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 RRH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 127,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre inside edge mishaped

Pass 30 Jul 2014 106,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers poor

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,458 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 87,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 83,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (2mm)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (3)

offside front floor corroded (none prescribed area)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (2mm)

windscreen washer weak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

sligth smear offside front wiper

Pass 27 Jul 2010 80,083 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 80,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 78,027 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 76,031 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 76,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 73,785 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 73,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 70,404 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 70,404 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)

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

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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S449 RRH is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S449 RRH, 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 S449 RRH registered?

S449 RRH is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S449 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S449 RRH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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