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V316 HNO

1999 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

146,477 mi
Last recorded146,477 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV316 HNO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 146,477 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 146,476 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 136,973 miles

All brake ferrules slight corrosion

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under body corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2013 136,972 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All brake ferrules slight corrosion

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under body corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2011 120,093 miles

Cannot check rear centre seatbelt as trapped under seat squab.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/R handbrake efficiency low, works ok.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust middle pipe to rear box joint deteriorated.

Rear shocks have light misting of oil/dirt.

Slight play in N/S/F suspension.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 120,093 miles

Cannot check rear centre seatbelt as trapped under seat squab.

O/S/R handbrake efficiency low, works ok.

Rear exhaust middle pipe to rear box joint deteriorated.

Rear shocks have light misting of oil/dirt.

Slight play in N/S/F suspension.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 109,031 miles

Oil leak

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 109,029 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 97,489 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 97,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 88,028 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 88,027 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 78,085 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 78,045 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 69,428 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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V316 HNO is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V316 HNO, 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 V316 HNO registered?

V316 HNO is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V316 HNO safe to buy?

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