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V151 YDO

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,891 mi
Last recorded100,891 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV151 YDO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2022 100,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 100,891 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 100,574 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,453 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 99,850 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,264 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,580 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,718 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,671 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 95,627 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 95,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2012 93,829 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 92,094 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 92,085 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 89,915 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 87,482 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 87,482 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 84,754 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2008 84,754 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 81,762 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 74,509 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 74,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 58,152 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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V151 YDO is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V151 YDO, 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 V151 YDO registered?

V151 YDO is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V151 YDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V151 YDO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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