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V189 JDD

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,199 mi
Last recorded106,199 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 JDD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2010 106,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

poor pattern both headlights

Pass 26 Jul 2010 106,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

poor pattern both headlights

Pass 5 Aug 2009 104,265 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 104,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

poor pattern both headlights

Pass 23 Jul 2008 102,486 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion front of n/s floor

n/s/r and both front tyres perished

Pass 9 Aug 2007 100,814 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 100,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mounts perished{1 snapped}

Pass 26 Jul 2006 99,397 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 98,824 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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V189 JDD is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V189 JDD, 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 V189 JDD registered?

V189 JDD is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V189 JDD safe to buy?

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