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S485 LRP

1999 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,516 mi
Last recorded130,516 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 LRP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 130,516 miles

sills covered, arch rusting, rear bushes worn, screen cracked out of drivers view, floorpan rusting

Pass 25 Aug 2011 128,705 miles

Nearside rear caliper sticking, rear suspension bushes worn, damage to nearside rear wheel rim, sill panels covered. Windscreen damaged, not in drivers view of the road.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 127,259 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 120,646 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 112,754 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 112,754 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 102,897 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 92,125 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 82,184 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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S485 LRP is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S485 LRP, 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

How do I check the history of S485 LRP?

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What year was S485 LRP registered?

S485 LRP is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S485 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S485 LRP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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