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V527 GGR

1999 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires24 Nov 2025

Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)

Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

79,619 mi

Last recorded79,619 miles

Recorded on13 Nov 2024

Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV527 GGR

MakeRover

Model420

Year1999

ColourBlue

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail

Pass 13 Nov 2024 79,619 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND N/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 79,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND N/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 75,029 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Pass 23 Nov 2022 70,146 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Pass 25 Nov 2021 64,812 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Fail 25 Nov 2021 64,812 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Pass 18 Nov 2020 58,466 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR AREA ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Pass 19 Nov 2019 55,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front TYRE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION BUT IS NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION BUT IS NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Pass 19 Nov 2018 51,912 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM FRONT RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM FRONT RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 23 Nov 2017 49,296 miles

EXHAUST EMISSION ONLY JUST MET MOT LIMIT

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

Fail 21 Nov 2017 49,282 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN AREA WITHIN SEAT MOUNTAIN (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN AREA WITHIN SEAT MOUNTAIN (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN AREA (2.4.A.3)

EXHAUST EMISSION ONLY JUST MET MOT LIMIT

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

Pass 22 Nov 2016 48,534 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW ()

Coolant leak ENGINE ()

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,982 miles

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

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.3.3b)

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

Fail 23 Nov 2015 47,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.73%VOL (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.70%VOL (7.3.D.4)

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

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.3.3b)

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

Pass 18 Nov 2014 46,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Fail 18 Nov 2014 46,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 25 Nov 2013 45,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Fail 20 Nov 2013 45,670 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 13 Nov 2012 44,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,838 miles

14% imbalance on front service brakes

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

Oil leak

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

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Fail 14 Nov 2011 42,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

14% imbalance on front service brakes

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

Oil leak

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

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 11 Nov 2010 41,412 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 41,311 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 39,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,359 miles

Fail 24 Nov 2008 37,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 50,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2007 34,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,500 miles

Fail 31 Oct 2006 29,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Rover 420?

Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.

62.7%

Pass Rate

6,220

Miles/Year

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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V527 GGR is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 V527 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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V527 GGR is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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