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V383 RKK

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,200 mi
Last recorded151,200 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV383 RKK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 151,200 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes badly deteriorated

Both rear tyres ON legal limit

Both wipers in very poor condition

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion within 30cm of O/S/F upper wishbone

Corrosion within 30cm of front subframe rear mounts

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit

O/S/R seat belt stalk badly damaged

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 151,017 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Both rear trailing arm bushes badly deteriorated

Both rear tyres ON legal limit

Both wipers in very poor condition

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion within 30cm of O/S/F upper wishbone

Corrosion within 30cm of front subframe rear mounts

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit

O/S/R seat belt stalk badly damaged

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 142,379 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 134,052 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 134,052 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 126,486 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 126,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 117,339 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 116,805 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 108,885 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 108,885 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 99,883 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 93,520 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 93,520 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V383 RKK is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V383 RKK, 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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V383 RKK is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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