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V994 MDM

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,383 mi
Last recorded71,383 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV994 MDM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 71,383 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2020 70,109 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2019 68,071 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 66,515 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,950 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,765 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,041 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,666 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,026 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 51,026 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,596 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,601 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,131 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,382 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,535 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,838 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2005 22,251 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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V994 MDM is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V994 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 V994 MDM registered?

V994 MDM is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V994 MDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V994 MDM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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