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V839 LNW

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,359 mi
Last recorded67,359 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV839 LNW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2015 67,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front and N/S/R brake pipes showing corrosion

Both front brake disc's heavily corroded on inner faces and worn thin

Both wing and N/S/F Indicators fading to white

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)

Radiator heavily corroded and veins missisng

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,464 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 64,464 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,574 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,477 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,124 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,982 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 49,942 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Aug 2007 43,555 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r wheel noisey

Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,555 miles

o/s/r wheel noisey

Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,931 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 37,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 35,268 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 35,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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V839 LNW is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V839 LNW, 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 V839 LNW registered?

V839 LNW is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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