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V196 GHL

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,019 mi
Last recorded103,019 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 GHL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 103,019 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Radiator leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2014 103,019 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Radiator leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2013 101,776 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 101,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 99,438 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 99,438 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 96,044 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 93,363 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 93,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 90,004 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 90,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 66,288 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 66,288 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear side light brighter than nearside

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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V196 GHL is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V196 GHL, 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 V196 GHL registered?

V196 GHL is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V196 GHL safe to buy?

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