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V343 ESO

1999 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,795 mi
Last recorded90,795 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV343 ESO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,795 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 90,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,372 miles

front backing plates

Pass 14 Aug 2010 59,173 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 59,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 54,008 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,540 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,932 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 22,215 miles

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

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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V343 ESO is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V343 ESO, 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 V343 ESO registered?

V343 ESO is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V343 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V343 ESO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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