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V297 DFP

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,967 mi
Last recorded34,967 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 DFP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,967 miles

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 34,967 miles

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))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 34,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017
Pass 29 Nov 2016 30,053 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 29,918 miles

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

n/s/r front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,671 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 29,357 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,967 miles

both rear indicators discolourd

n/s/f outer cv boot perrished

rear brakes squeeking

Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,569 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,044 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,216 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,667 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,893 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,057 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 20,978 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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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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V297 DFP is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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