MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,334 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside and offside CV gaiters perished
nearside and offside front brake discs worn
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear registration plate faded
wiper arc marks on windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V480 GEF is a 1999 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 V480 GEF, 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 V480 GEF registered?
V480 GEF is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 24 September 1999.
Is V480 GEF safe to buy?
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