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S571 KOJ

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,593 mi
Last recorded61,593 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS571 KOJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 61,593 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,446 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure High level stop lamp secured using tape. (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Excessive corrosion underside of vehicle but not structural

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 61,446 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective Catalytic converter broken up inside casing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure High level stop lamp secured using tape. (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Excessive corrosion underside of vehicle but not structural

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,917 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 60,897 miles

catalytic converter broken up inside exhaust, rattles but not affected emissions.

off side front seat belt stalk cover insecure.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 60,747 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 60,090 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,407 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2015 58,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2014 58,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,013 miles

Centre exhaust corroded at joint

Fail 18 Jan 2013 58,013 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

Centre exhaust corroded at joint

Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,703 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

coolant leak

high level brake lamp loose

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,875 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,701 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 53,367 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 52,306 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,410 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 49,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S571 KOJ is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S571 KOJ, 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 S571 KOJ registered?

S571 KOJ is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S571 KOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S571 KOJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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