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V74 HPO

1999 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,769 mi
Last recorded124,769 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 HPO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2016 124,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

damage to windscreen not exceeding 10mm

rear number plate deteriating

slight binding to rear wheels when rotated

washer jets partialy blocked

Pass 11 Nov 2015 119,456 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,956 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 109,576 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 103,992 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 103,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 99,324 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 99,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 92,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,191 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 80,023 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 73,095 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 63,110 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 63,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 53,446 miles

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

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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V74 HPO is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V74 HPO, 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 V74 HPO registered?

V74 HPO is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 27 November 1999.

Is V74 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V74 HPO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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