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V103 KCE

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,349 mi
Last recorded68,349 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 KCE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2011 68,349 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES WORN

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Pass 23 Dec 2010 59,657 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 59,656 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,136 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,559 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,842 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,664 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 24,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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V103 KCE is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V103 KCE, 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 V103 KCE registered?

V103 KCE is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V103 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V103 KCE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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