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V350 GKS

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,842 mi
Last recorded220,842 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV350 GKS
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 220,842 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 220,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 186,143 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 186,143 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 50,001 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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V350 GKS is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V350 GKS, 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 V350 GKS registered?

V350 GKS is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V350 GKS safe to buy?

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