MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Chassis and body rusty
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Chassis and body rusty
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases plus rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under side rusty
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
n/s/r front to rear steel brake pipe corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nsf wiper splitting
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear indicators discolourd
n/s/f outer cv boot perrished
rear brakes squeeking
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V297 DFP is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 V297 DFP, 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 V297 DFP registered?
V297 DFP is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 23 September 1999.
Is V297 DFP safe to buy?
The MOT history for V297 DFP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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