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V515 GPO

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,590 mi
Last recorded91,590 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV515 GPO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2011 91,590 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Nov 2011 91,590 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 85,196 miles

all indicators showing white light

both outer driveshaft gaitors cracking

exhaust system signs of age

front brake discs lipped

front number plate cracked and rear distorting

rear trailing arm bushres cracking

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various marks in swept area of windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2010 85,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

all indicators showing white light

both outer driveshaft gaitors cracking

exhaust system signs of age

front brake discs lipped

front number plate cracked and rear distorting

rear brake discs corroding

rear trailing arm bushres cracking

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various marks in swept area of windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2009 75,409 miles

both cv gaitors are perishing

front and rear drop link busges are perishing

front wiper are smeary

rear trailing aarm bushes are perishing

various marks to front screen

Pass 12 Sep 2008 66,694 miles

Oil leak

cv gaiters are perishing

rear radius arm bushes are splitting

small chips in screen

Pass 8 Sep 2007 57,211 miles

brake flexis are perishing

exhaust showing signs of age

front wipers are smeary

high level brake light is loose

rear radius arm bushes are splitting and perishing

rear wiper is split

Pass 2 Sep 2006 45,017 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

front brake discs lipped

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate discoloured

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 2 Sep 2006 45,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

front brake discs lipped

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate discoloured

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2005 34,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V515 GPO is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V515 GPO, 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 V515 GPO registered?

V515 GPO is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V515 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V515 GPO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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