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V863 PDA

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,321 mi
Last recorded132,321 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV863 PDA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 132,321 miles

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

minor oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 132,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

minor oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 131,749 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 131,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 130,731 miles

corrosion present on offside and nearside front jacking points

Pass 25 Feb 2012 129,323 miles

corrosion present on floor various

Pass 19 Feb 2011 127,009 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 127,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 124,252 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 119,233 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 114,264 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 108,563 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 108,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 101,362 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 PDA is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V863 PDA, 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 PDA registered?

V863 PDA is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V863 PDA safe to buy?

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