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V298 EHG

1999 Rover 420

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,194 mi
Last recorded76,194 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 EHG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 76,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,789 miles

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

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 2 Nov 2011 71,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 4 Nov 2010 67,321 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 4 Nov 2010 67,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 55,812 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 52,268 miles

front indicators starting to discolour †offside driveshaft gaiter deteriorated †both rear tyre treads getting low †nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to deteriorate †both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †

Fail 18 Oct 2006 52,268 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front indicators starting to discolour †offside front driveshaft gaiter starting to deteriorate †both rear tyres treads getting low and tyres starting to deteriorate †nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Nov 2005 40,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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V298 EHG is a 1999 Rover 420 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V298 EHG, 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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V298 EHG is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V298 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V298 EHG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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