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V453 HDS

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,119 mi
Last recorded109,119 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 HDS
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,119 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 108,117 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,648 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 94,478 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 90,289 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 90,289 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,993 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 78,001 miles

front tyres 185s reartyres 195s

Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,635 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 68,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 63,484 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 63,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 57,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 52,835 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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V453 HDS is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V453 HDS, 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 V453 HDS registered?

V453 HDS is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V453 HDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V453 HDS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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