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S549 BVA

1999 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,154 mi
Last recorded139,154 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS549 BVA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 139,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 139,154 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 127,969 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 123,125 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 116,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 111,666 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 106,028 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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S549 BVA is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S549 BVA, 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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What year was S549 BVA registered?

S549 BVA is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S549 BVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S549 BVA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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