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V481 OEO

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,614 mi
Last recorded121,614 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 OEO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 121,614 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 121,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 117,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 113,133 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 109,464 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 109,458 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened centre mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 106,321 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 106,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 103,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 103,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 101,338 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,172 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 98,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,882 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 93,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 89,452 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 89,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,716 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 85,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,611 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,279 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 79,279 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,807 miles

WATER LEAK TOP HOSE

Fail 5 Sep 2011 72,807 miles

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

WATER LEAK TOP HOSE

Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,923 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,260 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 66,260 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,122 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 54,684 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 49,769 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 49,769 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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V481 OEO is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V481 OEO, 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

How do I check the history of V481 OEO?

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What year was V481 OEO registered?

V481 OEO is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V481 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V481 OEO shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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