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V183 JHB

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,720 mi
Last recorded70,720 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV183 JHB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 70,720 miles

same as test number 130991590096

Fail 1 Apr 2010 70,710 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f cv gaiters starting to perrish

o/s/f floor pan starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,422 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,393 miles

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 7 Sep 2006 65,603 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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V183 JHB is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V183 JHB, 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 V183 JHB registered?

V183 JHB is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V183 JHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V183 JHB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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