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V390 GRF

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,087 mi
Last recorded155,087 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV390 GRF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 155,087 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 31 Oct 2014 155,054 miles

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

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 5 Nov 2013 150,525 miles

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

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 5 Nov 2013 150,525 miles

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

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

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 2 Nov 2012 143,021 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2012 142,965 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2011 133,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Fail 25 Oct 2011 133,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 27 Oct 2010 126,078 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Fail 27 Oct 2010 126,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 6 Nov 2009 116,193 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Fail 27 Oct 2009 116,019 miles

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

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 Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 29 Oct 2008 106,704 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills unable to inspect plastic covers

Fail 29 Oct 2008 106,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills unable to inspect plastic covers

Pass 31 Oct 2007 96,714 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 96,714 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 84,262 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 72,138 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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V390 GRF is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V390 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 V390 GRF registered?

V390 GRF is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V390 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V390 GRF shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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