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V516 VWL

1999 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,415 mi
Last recorded39,415 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 VWL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,415 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 39,415 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,713 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,590 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,828 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 33,828 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,247 miles

slightly low effort offside rear service brake

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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V516 VWL is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V516 VWL, 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 V516 VWL?

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What year was V516 VWL registered?

V516 VWL is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V516 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V516 VWL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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