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V546 GGR

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

76,302 mi
Last recorded76,302 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV546 GGR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2021 76,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 73,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 73,787 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 73,294 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 73,291 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 67,447 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 66,299 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded both front and n/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 64,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front chassis (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 64,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front chassis (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,218 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

filler in o/s and n/s front floor pans

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease

Fail 7 Apr 2015 60,218 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

filler in o/s and n/s front floor pans

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,085 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,434 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fibre glass filler in o/s front floor

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,601 miles

fibre glass matting in o/s and n/s front floor by suspension mounts

Fail 27 Mar 2012 51,601 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

fibre glass matting in o/s and n/s front floor by suspension mounts

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,186 miles

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

fibre glass matting applied to o/s and n/s front floor

n/s front abs ring cracked but system not indicating a fault

o/s headlight just got beam pattern

Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,297 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,849 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,231 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,364 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 35,302 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,302 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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V546 GGR is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V546 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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V546 GGR is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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