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V992 MDM

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,041 mi
Last recorded121,041 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV992 MDM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 121,041 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear cill corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 120,861 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear cill corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 113,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,988 miles

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

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

Oil leak

underside suspension parts rusty,most rubber bushes starting to crack and perish

Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,940 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 11 Aug 2012 95,707 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 91,640 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

scratchers to front bumper

Fail 17 Aug 2010 85,900 miles

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

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

rear no, plate deteriorated//exhaust back box casing corroded // rear suspension trail arm bushes perished // oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 85,900 miles

rear no, plate deteriorated//exhaust back box casing corroded // rear suspension trail arm bushes perished // oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 80,709 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 80,706 miles

Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,821 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 65,696 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CASING CORRODED †OSR TYRE WORN UNEVEN †REAR TRAIL ARM BUSHES PERISHED †FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHED †REAR NO, PLATE SLIGHT DETERIORATED

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 65,696 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CASING CORRODED †OSR TYRE WORN UNEVEN †REAR TRAIL ARM BUSHES PERISHED †FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHED †REAR NO, PLATE SLIGHT DETERIORATED

Pass 3 Aug 2006 56,682 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 56,682 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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V992 MDM is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V992 MDM, 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

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What year was V992 MDM registered?

V992 MDM is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V992 MDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V992 MDM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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