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V351 PKJ

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,240 mi
Last recorded99,240 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 PKJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,240 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 99,240 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,620 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

abs light was slow going of??

Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,202 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

both foot wells have corrosion on the under side of the vehicle

offside front wiper split

Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edges recommend tracking checked

Pass 28 Jul 2008 79,887 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 79,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 72,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 64,138 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 PKJ is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver 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 V351 PKJ, 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 V351 PKJ registered?

V351 PKJ is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V351 PKJ safe to buy?

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