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S956 LPY

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,831 mi
Last recorded82,831 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 LPY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2013 82,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on both front floor pans

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,831 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on both front floor pans

Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,472 miles

Bad oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 78,470 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bad oil leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,047 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 75,008 miles

Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,615 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 69,506 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,296 miles

unable to access welding repair (covered in silicone?)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 64,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 60,449 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,741 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,020 miles

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

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

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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S956 LPY is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S956 LPY, 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

How do I check the history of S956 LPY?

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What year was S956 LPY registered?

S956 LPY is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S956 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S956 LPY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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