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V308 JDD

1999 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,491 mi
Last recorded115,491 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 JDD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 115,491 miles

Both front fog lamps have cracked glass - secure at time of test

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Non obliatory mirror damaged affecting drivers view (nearside mirror glass)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 115,490 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front fog lamps have cracked glass - secure at time of test

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Non obliatory mirror damaged affecting drivers view (nearside mirror glass)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 107,982 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine & gearbox oil leak

nearside headlight condensated

srs light flashing

Fail 3 Oct 2008 107,982 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front fog lamps cracked

chip in windscreen

engine has oil leal

gearbox has oil leak

inner rear brake disc surfaces corroding

n/s front headlamp condensated

o/s outer c/v gaiter perishing

srs light flashing

temporary horn button fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2007 97,206 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 97,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 91,782 miles

Coolant leak

Front tyres are smaller than rear tyres

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 91,782 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres are smaller than rear tyres

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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V308 JDD is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V308 JDD, 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 V308 JDD registered?

V308 JDD is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V308 JDD safe to buy?

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