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V514 GNA

1999 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,558 mi
Last recorded106,558 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV514 GNA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 106,558 miles

both front coil springs very rusty

chip in windscreen

n/s rear tyre getting low on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Mar 2011 106,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both front coil springs very rusty

chip in windscreen

n/s rear tyre getting low on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,413 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leak

unable to fully inspect brake linings

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Jun 2009 86,413 miles

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

exhaust rusty

oil leak

unable to fully inspect brake linings

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Mar 2009 84,186 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 84,186 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,447 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside outer cv gaiter cracking

nearside washer

offside steering rack gaiter damp

power steering pipes damp

sill covers fitted

windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2008 70,331 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside outer cv gaiter cracking

nearside washer

offside steering rack gaiter damp

power steering pipes damp

sill covers fitted

windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,014 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to rear

o/s front tyre pressure low

oil leak from engine bay area

unable to see full condition of front brake discs and pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2006 48,439 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 48,439 miles

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

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

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

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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V514 GNA is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey 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 V514 GNA, 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 V514 GNA registered?

V514 GNA is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V514 GNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V514 GNA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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