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R40 HHR

1999 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

21,471 mi
Last recorded21,471 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 HHR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 21,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 21,470 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring corroded and broken (1.6 (e))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 20,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 20,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 19,346 miles

Minor corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 18,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Squeak from rear brakes

Steering rack gaiter loose n/s

Fail 22 Jan 2019 18,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Squeak from rear brakes

Steering rack gaiter loose n/s

Pass 16 Jan 2018 17,564 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 16,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 15,915 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 14,785 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 13,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 12,252 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 12,252 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 11,234 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edge

oil leak from top of engine. seems be leaking from rocker cover gasket

tracking check

Pass 19 Jan 2011 9,669 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 8,581 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 7,342 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 6,306 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 5,107 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 3,488 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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R40 HHR is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R40 HHR, 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 R40 HHR registered?

R40 HHR is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R40 HHR safe to buy?

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