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V724 POE

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,659 mi
Last recorded131,659 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV724 POE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 131,659 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 131,659 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 119,555 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 107,467 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 107,467 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 95,853 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 89,382 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,624 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 84,542 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,971 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,905 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,198 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,048 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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V724 POE is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V724 POE, 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 V724 POE registered?

V724 POE is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V724 POE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V724 POE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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