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V198 YDO

1999 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,687 mi
Last recorded127,687 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 YDO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 127,687 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 127,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 118,927 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 118,927 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 108,613 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES - ADVISE TRACKING

N/S/R TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 18 Aug 2007 108,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES - ADVISE TRACKING

N/S/R LIGHT LENZ CRACKED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 22 May 2006 97,605 miles
Fail 21 May 2006 97,605 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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V198 YDO is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V198 YDO, 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 V198 YDO registered?

V198 YDO is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V198 YDO safe to buy?

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