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S954 MJO

1999 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,678 mi
Last recorded113,678 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 MJO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 113,678 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 113,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2011
Pass 16 Nov 2010 102,275 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2009 193,953 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 80,739 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 80,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 78,577 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 69,510 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 66,215 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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S954 MJO is a 1999 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S954 MJO, 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 S954 MJO registered?

S954 MJO is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S954 MJO safe to buy?

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