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V238 EDG

1999 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,602 mi
Last recorded150,602 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 EDG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2012 150,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

oil leak around engine

Pass 3 Mar 2011 139,797 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 133,976 miles

body damage

front and side indicators starting to fade

plastic sill covers and undertray fitted

powersteering pipes from bottle wet

rear trailing arm bushes starting to peal

slight weakness to washers

underside checked in wet conditions

underside rusty

Fail 30 Dec 2009 133,975 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

body damage

front and side indicators starting to fade

front wipers starting to split

plastic sill covers and undertray fitted

powersteering pipes from bottle wet

rear trailing arm bushes starting to peal

slight weakness to washers

underside checked in wet conditions

underside rusty

Pass 31 Dec 2008 129,456 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY MISHAPED

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 129,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY MISHAPED

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 125,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 125,926 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 120,475 miles

as previous test. cert.no.401183466335

Fail 29 Dec 2006 120,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

battery insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2005 14,228 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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V238 EDG is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V238 EDG, 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 V238 EDG registered?

V238 EDG is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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