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V403 YBD

1999 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,045 mi
Last recorded133,045 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV403 YBD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 133,045 miles

both front floors corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear swinging arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2011 126,757 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 123,169 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2010 123,169 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jun 2009 117,412 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 109,814 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 103,609 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 99,088 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 99,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 97,908 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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V403 YBD is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey 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 V403 YBD, 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 V403 YBD registered?

V403 YBD is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V403 YBD safe to buy?

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