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V483 KUY

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,639 mi
Last recorded122,639 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV483 KUY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2010 122,639 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2009 110,902 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 103,845 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 99,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 99,484 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 94,730 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

strong smell of fuel from rear of vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2006 94,730 miles

strong smell of fuel from rear of vehicle

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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V483 KUY is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V483 KUY, 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 V483 KUY registered?

V483 KUY is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V483 KUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V483 KUY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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