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V442 GRF

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,216 mi
Last recorded149,216 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV442 GRF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 149,216 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 149,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f cv boot has cracks

o/s/f wing and fron t bumper have filler on them

Pass 24 Jun 2010 139,909 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 139,909 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

car slightly low on osf

Pass 17 Jun 2009 131,604 miles

brakes 23%out of balance

Fail 10 Jun 2009 131,381 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2008 123,707 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 123,707 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 116,643 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 116,535 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 107,450 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 107,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V442 GRF is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V442 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 V442 GRF registered?

V442 GRF is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V442 GRF safe to buy?

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