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V930 YCT

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,643 mi
Last recorded75,643 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV930 YCT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 75,643 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,212 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 72,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 67,693 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 67,691 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 62,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,732 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 58,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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V930 YCT is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green 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 V930 YCT, 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 V930 YCT registered?

V930 YCT is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V930 YCT safe to buy?

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