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V484 OEO

1999 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,192 mi
Last recorded52,192 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV484 OEO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,192 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 118,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 115,234 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 115,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 110,718 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 110,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 106,731 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 106,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 94,686 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 86,432 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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V484 OEO is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V484 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

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What year was V484 OEO registered?

V484 OEO is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V484 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V484 OEO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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