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V407 GHY

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,763 mi
Last recorded65,763 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV407 GHY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 65,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,293 miles

Front indicators are starting to lose amber colouration.

Some oil on engine.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 62,293 miles

Front indicators are starting to lose amber colouration.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some oil on engine.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 62,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front indicators are starting to lose amber colouration.

Some oil on engine.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,436 miles

Front brake discs look worn.

Front brake pads are very low.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 53,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs look worn.

Front brake pads are very low.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,587 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,802 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,352 miles

front tyres low

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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V407 GHY is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V407 GHY, 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 V407 GHY registered?

V407 GHY is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V407 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V407 GHY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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