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V187 DPG

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,619 mi
Last recorded54,619 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV187 DPG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 54,619 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 54,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,969 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,200 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 31,767 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,319 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,509 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,813 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,380 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 24,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,141 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,345 miles

rear brakes squeaky

Fail 22 Aug 2006 21,345 miles

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

rear brakes squeaky

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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V187 DPG is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V187 DPG, 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 V187 DPG registered?

V187 DPG is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V187 DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V187 DPG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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