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V541 LBM

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,443 mi
Last recorded84,443 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 LBM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 84,443 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 84,443 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 77,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 71,934 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 71,934 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 65,218 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 58,879 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 58,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both drive shaft outer boots in poor condition

near side rear brake disc warped

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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V541 LBM is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V541 LBM, 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 V541 LBM registered?

V541 LBM is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V541 LBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V541 LBM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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