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S533 SLL

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,801 mi
Last recorded87,801 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 SLL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 87,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,167 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,449 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 62,168 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 62,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,996 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,479 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 56,458 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 50,657 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 48,167 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,561 miles

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

rear number plate has slight deterioration

Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,604 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,259 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth in areas

Fail 7 Feb 2008 39,259 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth in areas

Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both cv gaitors starting to perish

Fail 14 Feb 2007 35,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

both cv gaitors starting to perish

Pass 9 Feb 2006 31,540 miles

both outer c/v boots cracking

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

n/s wiper blade split on end

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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S533 SLL is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S533 SLL, 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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S533 SLL is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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