MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,078 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
clutch slipping
front and rear brake discs corroded
front brake pads wearing low
handbrake lever worn
headlamp aims on limit
offside front mirror cracked but not affecting rear view
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
unable to check boot area due to load
unable to check brake pipes properly due to covers
unable to check outer sills due to covers
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
clutch slipping
front and rear brake discs corroded
front brake pads wearing low
handbrake lever worn
offside front mirror cracked but not affecting rear view
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
unable to check boot area due to load
unable to check brake pipes properly due to covers
unable to check outer sills due to covers
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both frloor areas corroded
both rear trailing arm bushes weak and deterioating
clutch weak and heavy
due to oil leak unable to check under vehicle properly
exhaust system corroded
offside front mirror slightly damaged and secured by tape
oil leak
radiator leaking
steering rack slightly damp
tyres just on above limits
unable to check outer sills properly due to plastic covers
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both frloor areas corroded
both rear trailing arm bushes weak and deterioating
clutch weak and heavy
due to oil leak unable to check under vehicle properly
exhaust system corroded
offside front mirror slightly damaged and secured by tape
oil leak
radiator leaking
steering rack slightly damp
tyres just on above limits
unable to check outer sills properly due to plastic covers
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
oil leak
rear brakepads wearing low
rear trailing arm bushes weak and perrishing
slight judder at front brakes
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
oil leak
rear brakepads wearing low
rear trailing arm bushes weak and perrishing
slight judder at front brakes
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres inner edge slightly worn
slight judder at front brakes
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V863 LNW is a 1999 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 V863 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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V863 LNW is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 20 September 1999.
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