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V392 GRF

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,104 mi
Last recorded191,104 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV392 GRF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 191,104 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear screen wiper is deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 182,167 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 175,430 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 155,737 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 155,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/r trailing arm bush slightly split. o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

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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V392 GRF is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V392 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V392 GRF registered?

V392 GRF is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V392 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V392 GRF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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