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S623 MJW

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

96,271 mi
Last recorded96,271 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 MJW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 96,271 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Fail 13 Sep 2022 96,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 98,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 88,457 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 88,448 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 81,600 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 81,574 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,101 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,528 miles

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

rear brakes only just met performance requirements

rear wheel arches have advanced corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2017 71,528 miles

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

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

rear brakes only just met performance requirements

rear wheel arches have advanced corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,207 miles

both rear arches have advanced corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,630 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,842 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 64,842 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 64,056 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2013 64,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres cracked

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2012 63,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,468 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,556 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,731 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 58,617 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 58,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 57,939 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 57,156 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 57,156 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 56,492 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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S623 MJW is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S623 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.

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What year was S623 MJW registered?

S623 MJW is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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