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V246 DPA

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV246 DPA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 128,205 miles

Oil leak

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 128,205 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 126,445 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion o/s/f floor area

Pass 25 Oct 2012 124,459 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion in o/s/f floor area

Fail 25 Oct 2012 124,459 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion in o/s/f floor area

Pass 20 Oct 2011 121,968 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 121,940 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 117,359 miles

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

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

slight corrosion in o/s/f floor

Pass 7 Nov 2009 113,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 109,970 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 109,970 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 109,186 miles

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Fail 14 Aug 2007 109,184 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V246 DPA is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V246 DPA, 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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V246 DPA is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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