MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,667 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J99 SEW is a 1996 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 99,613 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 J99 SEW, 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 30 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of J99 SEW?
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What year was J99 SEW registered?
J99 SEW is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is J99 SEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for J99 SEW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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