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V297 ESE

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,260 mi
Last recorded39,260 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 ESE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,298 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,793 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,480 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,600 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 21,156 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 21,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 ESE is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ESE, 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 V297 ESE registered?

V297 ESE is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V297 ESE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V297 ESE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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