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S572 MJW

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,236 mi
Last recorded123,236 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS572 MJW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 123,236 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 100,465 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 100,465 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 95,716 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 95,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 89,082 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 89,082 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 85,160 miles

O/S/F DRIVESHAFT GAITER STARTING TO PERISH.

Fail 31 Jan 2006 75,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 75,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S572 MJW is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S572 MJW, 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 S572 MJW registered?

S572 MJW is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S572 MJW safe to buy?

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