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V288 UNH

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,065 mi
Last recorded48,065 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV288 UNH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 48,065 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 48,056 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 44,141 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,838 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,612 miles

slight corrosion around n/s/f jacking point

surface rust underside rear of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,233 miles

slight corrosion around n/s/f jacking point

Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,928 miles

slight corrosion around n/s/f jacking point

Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,467 miles

slight corrosion around o/s/f jacking point

Fail 26 Feb 2014 38,467 miles

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

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

slight corrosion around o/s/f jacking point

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,762 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,615 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,234 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,496 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,901 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,587 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,054 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,389 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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V288 UNH is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V288 UNH, 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 V288 UNH registered?

V288 UNH is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V288 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V288 UNH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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