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V179 LOB

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,827 mi
Last recorded175,827 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 LOB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2010 175,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 175,827 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 167,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 167,407 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 158,143 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 158,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 148,530 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 132,745 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 132,740 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 111,832 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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V179 LOB is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V179 LOB, 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 V179 LOB registered?

V179 LOB is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V179 LOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V179 LOB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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