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V127 PJW

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,606 mi
Last recorded102,606 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV127 PJW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,995 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 93,992 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,735 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 86,734 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,535 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 68,589 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 68,589 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 55,520 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,821 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 54,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside abs ring broken

offside abs ring broken

Fail 8 Oct 2007 50,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,872 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 48,820 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 48,820 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 45,314 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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V127 PJW is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V127 PJW, 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 V127 PJW registered?

V127 PJW is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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