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V592 RKK

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,848 mi
Last recorded141,848 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV592 RKK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 141,848 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 137,830 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 132,511 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 128,261 miles

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

battery tray slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 123,469 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 118,517 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 111,119 miles

coolant hoses corroded

rear boot hinges corroded in body

Fail 8 Apr 2010 111,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

coolant hoses corroded

rear boot hinges corroded in body

pas drive belt very poor

Pass 7 Mar 2009 107,882 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 104,068 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 99,989 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 95,547 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 95,547 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 90,603 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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V592 RKK is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V592 RKK, 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 V592 RKK registered?

V592 RKK is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V592 RKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V592 RKK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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