CarVerify

Free Car Check

V128 WFC

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

269,648 mi
Last recorded269,648 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV128 WFC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 269,648 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chip in windscreen

front indicators discoloured

nearside rear tyre low in tread

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rusty underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2018 269,639 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chip in windscreen

front indicators discoloured

nearside rear tyre low in tread

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rusty underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2017 261,230 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

rusty o/s/r brake pipe

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link arm bush

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2015 253,308 miles

all anti roll bar bushes worn

oil leak

rusty under side of car

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2014 245,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rusty underside vehicle

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 23 Sep 2013 238,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rusty o/s/r brake pipe.

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link arm bushes

Fail 19 Sep 2013 238,009 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rusty o/s/r brake pipe.

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link arm bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2012 229,379 miles

play in steering rack

rear tyres low in tread

shocks weak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 221,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

play in steering rack

rear suspension arm bushes worn

suspension shocks weak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 213,449 miles

rusty rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Sep 2009 204,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres low in tread + tracking needs checking

front brake sticking on slight

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2008 196,311 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 185,049 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 171,047 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
Full Rover 420 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V128 WFC is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V128 WFC, 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

How do I check the history of V128 WFC?

You can check the full history of V128 WFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V128 WFC registered?

V128 WFC is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V128 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V128 WFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V128 WFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V128 WFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.