MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside o/s/r tyre wearing low
oil leak
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
registration plate deteriorated rear (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Offside o/s/r tyre wearing low
oil leak
Oil leak
fuel filler neck rusty
n/s headlamp slightly out of focus
n/s track rod end dust cover perished
rear exhaust jiont corroded and slightly leaking
rear void bushes perished
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
fuel filler neck rusty
n/s track rod end dust cover perished
rear exhaust jiont corroded and slightly leaking
rear void bushes perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
fuel filler neck corroded
o/s outer c.v gaiter perishing
rear exhaust joint corroded
rear trailing arm bushes perishing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
fuel filler neck corroded
o/s outer c.v gaiter perishing
rear exhaust joint corroded
rear trailing arm bushes perishing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front tyres wearing low
n/s/r tyre pressure low
n/s/r tyre wearing lwo
oilleak
power steering system damp
rear trailing arm bushs starting to perrish
wipers slightly smearing
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front exhaust section slightly leaking
headlamps slightly out of focus
n/s/r tyre wearing low
oil leak
slight play to n/s/r anti roll link end
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
centre exhaust section starting to corrode
front exhaust section slightly leaking
front tyres wearing low
o/s/r tyre wearing low
slight play to n/s/r anti roll bar bush
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V165 DPD is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 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 V165 DPD, 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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V165 DPD is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 6 September 1999.
Is V165 DPD safe to buy?
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