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V214 GRF

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,677 mi
Last recorded136,677 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV214 GRF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 136,677 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2018 136,677 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 136,536 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 132,519 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has no split pin fitted but has been fitted wiyh a nylock nut

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2017 132,390 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front track rod end has no split pin fitted but has been fitted wiyh a nylock nut

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2016 127,848 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 127,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2015 122,118 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 122,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 114,929 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 114,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 110,320 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 110,301 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside 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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 105,318 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 100,789 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 96,848 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 93,618 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 89,326 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 82,532 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 82,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 76,527 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 70,544 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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V214 GRF is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V214 GRF, 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 V214 GRF registered?

V214 GRF is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V214 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V214 GRF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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