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V497 GGR

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,953 mi
Last recorded58,953 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 GGR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 58,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH OUTERS ARE DOWN TO 2.0 mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 58,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH OUTERS ARE DOWN TO 2.0 mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working 382 (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 50,151 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CRACKED (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 50,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.41 mm INNER GROOVE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm OUTER GROOVE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.59 mm OUTER GROOVE (4.1.E.1)

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CRACKED (2.5.C.1a)

TYRE SIZE IS 195/55R15 VITORA

Pass 31 Dec 2015 40,579 miles

195/55VR15

AUX BELT PERISHED

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 40,579 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.231 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR OF MIDDLE SECTION (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc FOULING SHOCK (2.5.C.1a)

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

195/55VR15

AUX BELT PERISHED

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working GLB 382 (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 32,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 32,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

195/55R15 - GOODYEAR

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,387 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 26,387 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,815 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 23,815 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGTHLY WORN

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED & O.E.(1999).

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,862 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,619 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,811 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,701 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,750 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 12,703 miles

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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V497 GGR is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V497 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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What year was V497 GGR registered?

V497 GGR is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V497 GGR safe to buy?

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