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V402 EHG

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,085 mi
Last recorded53,085 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV402 EHG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 53,085 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 51,127 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 51,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,157 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 49,157 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 47,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 45,730 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

osf tyre perished

Fail 24 Oct 2013 43,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2012 42,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2012 42,009 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2011 39,995 miles

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

osr tyre perished

Fail 22 Oct 2011 39,995 miles

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

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,753 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,133 miles

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

unable to check lap belt

Fail 20 Oct 2009 35,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

unable to check lap belt

Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,308 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,606 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 22,104 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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V402 EHG is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V402 EHG, 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 V402 EHG registered?

V402 EHG is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V402 EHG safe to buy?

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