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S503 LRP

1999 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,313 mi
Last recorded53,313 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 LRP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2007 53,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2007 53,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,573 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 50,573 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2005 48,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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S503 LRP is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S503 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 S503 LRP?

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What year was S503 LRP registered?

S503 LRP is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S503 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S503 LRP shows 5 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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