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V535 GGR

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,878 mi
Last recorded142,878 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV535 GGR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 142,878 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 137,757 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 133,966 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 131,335 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 128,120 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 122,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 122,025 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 117,289 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 7 Sep 2007 117,289 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 23 Aug 2006 103,777 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 103,777 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 89,444 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 89,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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V535 GGR is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V535 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V535 GGR registered?

V535 GGR is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V535 GGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V535 GGR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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