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V477 JRH

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,138 mi
Last recorded95,138 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV477 JRH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,138 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust back box deteriated

n/s/f tyre wearing off the inside edge

Fail 15 Oct 2013 95,138 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust back box deteriated

n/s/f tyre wearing off the inside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 89,388 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,270 miles

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)

both front abs rings split still works ok

nearside front tyre inner wall damaged by rim no cords showing

Fail 8 Oct 2011 77,645 miles

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

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

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)

both front abs rings split still works ok

nearside front tyre inner wall damaged by rim no cords showing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,340 miles

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

n/s/r tyre appears to have slow puncture..

o/s/f brake binding slightly

unable to check rear seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,401 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,923 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,093 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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V477 JRH is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V477 JRH, 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 V477 JRH registered?

V477 JRH is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V477 JRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V477 JRH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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