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V98 PEV

1999 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

163,083 mi
Last recorded163,083 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 PEV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 163,083 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 163,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 163,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 152,764 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n\s\r\ tyre worn on inside tread

Fail 27 May 2011 152,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n\s\r\ tyre worn on inside tread

Pass 24 Oct 2009 138,553 miles

1/ SLIGHT DENT IN N/S/F WHEEL RIM 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 4/ O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Fail 24 Oct 2009 138,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1/ SLIGHT DENT IN N/S/F WHEEL RIM 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 4/ O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 25 Oct 2008 129,281 miles

1/ REAR SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED 2/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD 4/ ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 18 Oct 2008 129,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

1/ REAR SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED 2/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD 4/ ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 31 Oct 2007 112,304 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2007 111,941 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2006 96,634 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 96,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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V98 PEV is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 V98 PEV, 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 V98 PEV registered?

V98 PEV is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V98 PEV safe to buy?

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