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V327 GRF

1999 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,266 mi
Last recorded111,266 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV327 GRF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Nearside + offside service brakes

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 93,959 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 93,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,425 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroding front to rear

Pass 20 Sep 2012 75,039 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 75,038 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,636 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,131 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,421 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 70,421 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,837 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,538 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 68,530 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 67,311 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 62,987 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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V327 GRF is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V327 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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V327 GRF is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V327 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V327 GRF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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