MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Covers Fitted
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Covers Fitted
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Covers Fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded Both Front (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Covers Fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded Both Front (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)
Covers Fitted
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Wiper Deteriorated
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all under car is starting to corroded
oil leaking
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust System Deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust System Deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V152 DJM is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 V152 DJM, 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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V152 DJM is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.
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