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V351 EVU

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,662 mi
Last recorded160,662 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 EVU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 160,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 160,662 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 157,682 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 151,057 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 144,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 137,467 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 131,307 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 131,307 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 125,244 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 125,244 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 120,601 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 115,452 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 115,451 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 110,277 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 110,277 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 105,339 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 98,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 92,071 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 92,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 83,087 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 72,650 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 72,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 63,891 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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V351 EVU is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V351 EVU, 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 V351 EVU registered?

V351 EVU is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V351 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V351 EVU shows 24 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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