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V723 VOG

1999 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,999 mi
Last recorded105,999 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV723 VOG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 105,999 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 105,559 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 87,506 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges (no cords visible)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

slight inbalance front brakes

slight rear service brake imbalance

unable to assess both sides body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2009 87,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges (no cords visible)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

slight rear service brake imbalance

unable to assess both sides body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,920 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 60,320 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 60,320 miles

Centre Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

both outer cv boots perished

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

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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V723 VOG 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 57.1%.

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 V723 VOG, 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 V723 VOG registered?

V723 VOG is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V723 VOG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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