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V514 GRF

1999 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,473 mi
Last recorded78,473 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV514 GRF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 78,473 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 78,437 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 68,275 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 68,275 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 55,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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 GRF is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V514 GRF?

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What year was V514 GRF registered?

V514 GRF is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V514 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V514 GRF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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