MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
264,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake fluid level low
damage to n/s/f wing
dampness around power steering pipes /pump noisy
front floor pans corroded
handbrake travel high
high rear brake inbalance needs attention
n/s outer cv gaitor age cracking
o/s/f beam image poor
o/s/f inner brake pad on limit at time of test needs attention asap
o/s/r wheel slightly binding
rear anti roll bar corroded
rear trailing arm bushes starting to plit/unbond needs attention
rrear brake pipes corroded
stone chips in windscreen
suspension components corroded
unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted
washers and wipers poor
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
power steering pump noisy
wet around power steering resevoir and pipes
wiper blades split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
handbrake travel high
brake fluid level low
damage to n/s/f wing
dampness around power steering pipes /pump noisy
front floor pans corroded
high rear brake inbalance needs attention
n/s outer cv gaitor age cracking
o/s/f beam image poor
o/s/f inner brake pad on limit at time of test needs attention asap
o/s/r wheel slightly binding
rear anti roll bar corroded
rear trailing arm bushes starting to plit/unbond needs attention
rrear brake pipes corroded
stone chips in windscreen
suspension components corroded
unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted
washers and wipers poor
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion on floor and n/s/f chassis sections
corrosion on suspension components
damage to n/s/f wing
front number plate poor condition
some corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion on floor and n/s/f chassis sections
corrosion on suspension components
damage to n/s/f wing
front number plate poor condition
some corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch
same advises on sheet ref 851149597119
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front floor pans starting to corrode
front brake discs ridged
nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall
rear trailing arm bushes starting to crack badly
stone chips on windscreen
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/r trailing arm bush age cracking
stonechips in windscreeen
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S917 LVV is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 S917 LVV, 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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S917 LVV is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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