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V187 GAA

1999 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,383 mi
Last recorded96,383 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV187 GAA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,383 miles

advise petrol cap

Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,944 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,988 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 81,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 76,886 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 76,886 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,962 miles

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

advise n/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 66,196 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 66,196 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,952 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,655 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 54,655 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,680 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 34,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,667 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 27,369 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 27,369 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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V187 GAA is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V187 GAA, 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 V187 GAA registered?

V187 GAA is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V187 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V187 GAA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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