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V547 LBM

1999 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,251 mi
Last recorded87,251 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV547 LBM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,251 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advanced corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

advanced wear in n/s/r training arm main bush

corrosion to both front floors

cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

hose to fuel tank retaining clip broken ,recommend it to be replaced

no tread on inner part of o/s/f tyre only just passed test, recommend it to be replaced

steering column switches becoming insecure

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 16 Jun 2012 82,726 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trims covers

Fail 16 Jun 2012 82,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trims covers

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,654 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advanced cracking to insideof o/s/r tyre

both front brake discs worn

corrosion to n/s/f floor

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 23 Jun 2010 73,208 miles

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

slight leak steering pump

Fail 3 Jun 2010 73,196 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight seepage from power steering resevoir

Pass 17 Jun 2009 63,006 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 15 Jun 2009 62,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 13 May 2008 55,108 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 49,004 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,069 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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V547 LBM is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V547 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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V547 LBM is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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