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V951 YFE

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,208 mi
Last recorded127,208 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV951 YFE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2011 127,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 127,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 115,562 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 102,548 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 102,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 88,322 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 88,273 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2007 82,211 miles

small leaks on power steering pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,302 miles

front tyres scrubbing inner tread

parking brake lever travel long

slight brake pedal creep

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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V951 YFE is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V951 YFE, 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 V951 YFE?

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What year was V951 YFE registered?

V951 YFE is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V951 YFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V951 YFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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