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V944 UVV

1999 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,570 mi
Last recorded123,570 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV944 UVV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 123,570 miles

both front floors corroded.

windscreen cracked.

Fail 21 Dec 2017 123,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (7.1.2)

both front floors corroded.

windscreen cracked.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 120,440 miles

both front floors corroded.

engine oil leak.

slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 117,200 miles

both front floors corroded.

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 117,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

both front floors corroded.

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 113,839 miles

slight exhaust blow from front flexi.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 109,882 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 106,386 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 103,612 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 100,725 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 99,611 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 95,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 86,992 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 86,992 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 76,082 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 76,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 66,977 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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V944 UVV is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V944 UVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V944 UVV?

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What year was V944 UVV registered?

V944 UVV is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V944 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V944 UVV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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