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V730 LAT

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,924 mi
Last recorded67,924 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV730 LAT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,924 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 67,924 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 65,075 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 60,933 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 60,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,043 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 52,130 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 52,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 51,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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V730 LAT is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V730 LAT, 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

How do I check the history of V730 LAT?

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What year was V730 LAT registered?

V730 LAT is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V730 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V730 LAT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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