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V473 HFA

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,015 mi
Last recorded92,015 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 HFA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,015 miles

EXTERIOR SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL CORROSION ASSESMENT OF OUTER SILLS

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM MAIN BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION,

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

REPLACEMENT BRAKE PIPE POORLY ROIUTED UNDER BONNET

UNDERSIDE COVER FITTED OBSURING INSPECTION OF SME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 15 Sep 2016 91,912 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ARCH (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked NOT COTTERED (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ARCH (2.4.A.3)

EXTERIOR SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL CORROSION ASSESMENT OF OUTER SILLS

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM MAIN BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION,

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

REPLACEMENT BRAKE PIPE POORLY ROIUTED UNDER BONNET

UNDERSIDE COVER FITTED OBSURING INSPECTION OF SME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,686 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SHIELD CORRODED

OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER SILL UNDER SILL COVER BADLY CORRODED OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA

OFF SIDE REAR AXLE BUSH IN VERY POOR CONDITION

REAR WHEELS HEAVILY CORRODED

VARIOUS UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 22 Sep 2015 89,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SHIELD CORRODED

OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER SILL UNDER SILL COVER BADLY CORRODED OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

OFF SIDE REAR AXLE BUSH IN VERY POOR CONDITION

REAR WHEELS HEAVILY CORRODED

VARIOUS UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 86,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 81,545 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,783 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,333 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 76,305 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 71,259 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 709,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,748 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,876 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 57,876 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,779 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 45,448 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 45,448 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V473 HFA is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V473 HFA, 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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V473 HFA is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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