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M207 GNV

1995 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

113,011 mi
Last recorded113,011 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 42097,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM207 GNV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2007 113,011 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 111,580 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 111,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre section exhaust corroded close to join with rear..

clutch pedal high..

incorrect wheel nut fitted to o/s/f wheel...

long hand brake lever travel...

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted...

n/s/r indicator colour faded..

o/s & n/s outer c/v gaiters perishing...

o/s/r trailing arm bush bonding failing...

oil leaks..

temp gauge not working...

windscreen damage n/s not excessive...

Pass 14 Sep 2005 108,956 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 108,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs lightly corroded

both outer c.v. gaitors perrished

both rear main suspension bushes split & unbonding

corrosion starting on both outer sills at rear

n.s.r. anti roll bar drop arm top bush worn

o.s.r. service brake effort low

poor repair to exhaust front pipe, and blowing slightly

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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M207 GNV is a 1995 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1995 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 97,524 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 M207 GNV, 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 31 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 M207 GNV registered?

M207 GNV is a 1995 Rover 420, first registered on 15 February 1995.

Is M207 GNV safe to buy?

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