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V492 GGR

1999 Rover 420

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,695 mi
Last recorded110,695 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 GGR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 110,695 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

both front and o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

clutch very worn

engine slightly noisy

o/s/r brake lag-20%imbalance

Fail 27 Jun 2012 110,695 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

clutch very worn

engine slightly noisy

o/s/r brake lag-20%imbalance

Fail 1 Mar 2011 110,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 101,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 89,546 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 76,864 miles

Front brakes slightly binding. Rear subframe bushes are cracked and displaced. Nearside rear tyre is worn low on inner eedge and cracked. Front tyres are wearing on innedges.

STRONGLY ADVISE: All brake discs are corroded and pitted.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 76,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre section of exhaust is weak. Rear suspension subframe bushes are cracked and displaced. Nearside rear tyre is worn low on inner edge and cracked. Front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

STRONGLY ADVISE: All brake discs are corroded and pitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 69,464 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 69,464 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V492 GGR is a 1999 Rover 420 in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V492 GGR, 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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V492 GGR is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V492 GGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V492 GGR shows 9 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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