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V268 HOO

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,862 mi
Last recorded96,862 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV268 HOO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 96,862 miles

DO NOT HANG OBJECTS FROM CENTRE MIRROR

break pad's getting low

corrosion to iner front wheel arches

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor pans

rear reg plate poor

sill covres fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2009 96,689 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

break pad's getting low

corrosion to iner front wheel arches

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor pans

rear reg plate poor

sill covres fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2008 90,826 miles

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

naerside front tyre worn outside edge.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 90,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

naerside front tyre worn outside edge.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 86,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 80,621 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 72,799 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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V268 HOO is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V268 HOO, 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 V268 HOO registered?

V268 HOO is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V268 HOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V268 HOO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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