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V521 OEO

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,201 mi
Last recorded125,201 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 OEO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2011 125,201 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 125,201 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

Fail 30 Jan 2010 121,199 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 121,199 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 116,393 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 116,393 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 111,761 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2008 111,761 miles

Battery insecure

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

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2007 106,443 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 106,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2006 100,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery insecure

n/s o/s outer sill plastic covers fitted

n/s/f tyre worn outer tread area (bald)

o/s/r light cluster cracked

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2006 100,203 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

n/s o/s outer sill plastic covers fitted

n/s/f tyre worn outer tread area (bald)

o/s/r light cluster cracked

oil leak

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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V521 OEO is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V521 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 V521 OEO registered?

V521 OEO is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V521 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V521 OEO shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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