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V229 MUB

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,529 mi
Last recorded33,529 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 MUB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2024 33,529 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 31,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 6 Oct 2021 31,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to various places

Pass 25 Aug 2020 31,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 31,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 30,965 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 30,842 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Pass 18 May 2016 30,758 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres starting to perish and wear edges

Pass 20 May 2015 30,723 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Pass 19 May 2014 30,494 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly worn inside edge and perished.

Pass 20 May 2013 30,346 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edge and perishing

Pass 21 May 2012 30,146 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge and perished.

Pass 19 May 2011 30,020 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 29,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear tyres perished.

rear number plate slightly faded.

Pass 20 May 2009 29,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 29,349 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,457 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,753 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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V229 MUB is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V229 MUB, 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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V229 MUB is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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