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V409 DJM

1999 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,136 mi
Last recorded142,136 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 DJM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 142,136 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 132,768 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 132,768 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 118,377 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 98,569 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 80,698 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 62,103 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 62,103 miles

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

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

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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V409 DJM is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V409 DJM, 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

How do I check the history of V409 DJM?

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What year was V409 DJM registered?

V409 DJM is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V409 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V409 DJM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V409 DJM have outstanding finance?

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