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S190 GWU

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,325 mi
Last recorded134,325 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 GWU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 134,325 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 129,481 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 129,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 122,336 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 122,334 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 116,632 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 106,246 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 84,152 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 75,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear bumper cracked

trim above pedal box adrift

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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S190 GWU is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S190 GWU, 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 S190 GWU registered?

S190 GWU is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S190 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S190 GWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S190 GWU have outstanding finance?

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