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V829 OFM

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,728 mi
Last recorded131,728 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV829 OFM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 128,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 128,073 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 124,625 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 124,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 121,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 121,259 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,108 miles

Brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Various corrosion to vehicle underbody

bonnet corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 113,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/ bonnet corroded

n/s/f back plate corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 108,457 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light corrosion on bonnet

offside and nearside front brake backplate slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 102,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,541 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 91,026 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface rust on a few brake pipes.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,888 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 79,483 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 79,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 76,006 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 75,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 63,023 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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V829 OFM is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V829 OFM, 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 V829 OFM registered?

V829 OFM is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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