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S152 HWH

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 HWH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 85,937 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,898 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,314 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 81,314 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 78,095 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 78,095 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 75,154 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 75,144 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,514 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 72,514 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 69,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,224 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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S152 HWH is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S152 HWH, 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 S152 HWH registered?

S152 HWH is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 22 February 1999.

Is S152 HWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S152 HWH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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