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V395 OKJ

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

216,266 mi
Last recorded216,266 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV395 OKJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 216,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 216,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 196,634 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside headlight poor pattern

Fail 10 Apr 2014 196,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside headlight poor pattern

Pass 26 Apr 2013 179,811 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 179,351 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 161,864 miles

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

engine getting hot

Fail 23 Apr 2012 161,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine getting hot

Pass 26 Apr 2011 143,187 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 142,755 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 115,622 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 107,382 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 107,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 98,492 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 98,490 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 83,964 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 67,341 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 52,568 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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V395 OKJ is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V395 OKJ, 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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V395 OKJ is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V395 OKJ safe to buy?

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