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V45 VOB

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,417 mi
Last recorded103,417 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 VOB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 103,417 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 103,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,075 miles

Offside Rear cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2016 100,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2015 97,469 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2014 93,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 93,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s/r wheel has slight bind

Pass 14 Jan 2013 90,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f jacking point gone rotten

o/s/r steel to flexible brake pipe rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2013 90,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f jacking point gone rotten

o/s/r steel to flexible brake pipe rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2012 85,958 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

exhaust backbox falling apart

front number plate cracked

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

o/s/r tyre on wearbars 185/65/14

Fail 9 Jan 2012 85,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

exhaust backbox falling apart

front number plate cracked

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

o/s/r tyre on wearbars 185/65/14

Pass 10 Jan 2011 81,642 miles

CHILD SEATS X2 FITTED TO REAR

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING STARTING TO ROT OFF

Pass 19 Jan 2010 77,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing low 2mm of tread left

Fail 16 Jan 2009 73,969 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing low 2mm of tread left

Pass 21 Jan 2008 68,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2008 68,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 62,962 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,818 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V45 VOB is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V45 VOB, 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 V45 VOB registered?

V45 VOB is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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