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V518 GRF

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,694 mi
Last recorded160,694 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV518 GRF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 160,694 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 160,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 160,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine light goes on and off

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 156,371 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 152,220 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres slightly perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 31 Oct 2012 152,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE: lower engine mount bolts missing

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

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

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

front tyres slightly perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2011 148,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 148,038 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 142,798 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 140,751 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 137,456 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 135,419 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 120,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 120,446 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 106,612 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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V518 GRF is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V518 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.

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What year was V518 GRF registered?

V518 GRF is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V518 GRF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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