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V354 HBK

1999 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,463 mi
Last recorded61,463 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV354 HBK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlight beam patterns poor

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

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

Unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,986 miles

Headlamp beam patterns poor but within tolerances

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 53,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Headlamp beam patterns poor but within tolerances

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,361 miles

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

all inds faded

front brake discs worn

n/s/r park brake effort low

side covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2011 45,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

all inds faded

front brake discs worn

n/s/r park brake effort low

side covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,820 miles

auxiliary drive belt deteriorating

cv gaiter offside deteriorating

difficult to inspect brake pads without dismantling

indicators/hazards colour fading

minor windscreen damage

Fail 27 Sep 2010 35,820 miles

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

auxiliary drive belt deteriorating

cv gaiter offside deteriorating

difficult to inspect brake pads without dismantling

indicators/hazards colour fading

minor windscreen damage

Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,889 miles

difficult to inspect rear brake inner pads without dismantling

driveshafts constant velocity joint outer gaiters perishing

indicators/hazards colour fading

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,199 miles

cv boots perishing.

nearside hand brake becoming lazy.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,103 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,105 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 21,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 21,354 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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V354 HBK is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V354 HBK, 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 V354 HBK registered?

V354 HBK is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V354 HBK safe to buy?

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