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V474 VNH

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

157,620 mi
Last recorded157,620 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV474 VNH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2013 157,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Power steering fluid low

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

Rear of offside rear wing damaged

Pass 27 Dec 2012 146,929 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 146,929 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 137,221 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 137,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 129,085 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 118,437 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 118,437 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2008 105,737 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 105,565 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 94,535 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 81,324 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 81,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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V474 VNH is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V474 VNH, 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 V474 VNH registered?

V474 VNH is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V474 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V474 VNH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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