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V113 UAY

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,378 mi
Last recorded153,378 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV113 UAY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 153,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar drop link rubber bush's perished

both front shocks have a slight misting of oil

chips in screen

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front steering rack boot perished

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

rear trailing arm bush's worn/ perished

sill kit fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2013 153,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar drop link rubber bush's perished

both front shocks have a slight misting of oil

chips in screen

front floors corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front steering rack boot perished

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

rear trailing arm bush's worn/ perished

sill kit fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2012 146,624 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front floors slight corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2012 146,624 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front floors slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2011 140,289 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp beam patterns weak

sill kits fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2011 140,289 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp beam patterns weak

sill kits fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 133,348 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 133,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front floor corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 125,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion n/s/f floor pan.

corrosion o/s/f floor pan.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 114,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 105,995 miles

both outer cv boots perished

front chassis corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2006 102,531 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 98,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted,both rear light units damaged.

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 UAY 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 69.2%.

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 UAY, 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 V113 UAY registered?

V113 UAY is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V113 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V113 UAY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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