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V216 KBM

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,450 mi
Last recorded48,450 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV216 KBM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,450 miles

nail in nearside front tyre (nearing limit).

nearside rear tyre nearing limit (outer tread worn).

offside rear tyre flat (getting low).

oil leak from engine area

Fail 22 Dec 2014 48,450 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nail in nearside front tyre (nearing limit).

nearside rear tyre nearing limit (outer tread worn).

offside rear tyre flat (getting low).

oil leak from engine area

Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,157 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Fail 4 Dec 2013 45,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 29 Nov 2012 43,121 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,983 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 40,972 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 38,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,739 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,604 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,080 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 34,013 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,039 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,369 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 28,350 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V216 KBM is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V216 KBM, 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 V216 KBM registered?

V216 KBM is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V216 KBM safe to buy?

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