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V863 LNW

1999 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,078 mi
Last recorded129,078 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV863 LNW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 129,078 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 129,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 127,147 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 127,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 124,777 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 124,777 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 12,072 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 116,297 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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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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What year was V863 LNW registered?

V863 LNW is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V863 LNW safe to buy?

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