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V113 JKE

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,996 mi
Last recorded110,996 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV113 JKE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 110,996 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

slight exhaust blow

Pass 15 Oct 2019 106,606 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2018 101,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 96,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 91,301 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,065 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads getting low

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 86,061 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads getting low

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 80,656 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 80,656 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 75,458 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 75,455 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,068 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,484 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 70,463 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,065 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 64,479 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,260 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 59,467 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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V113 JKE is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V113 JKE, 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 V113 JKE registered?

V113 JKE is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V113 JKE safe to buy?

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