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V588 GRF

1999 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,607 mi
Last recorded63,607 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV588 GRF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,607 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 63,607 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 62,220 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Exhaust system has surface corrossion

Pass 28 Jan 2019 60,635 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 58,976 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 58,976 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 57,358 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 55,867 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 54,312 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,661 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 52,661 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,912 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 50,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,587 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,527 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 46,527 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,387 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,187 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 42,187 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,193 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,011 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 38,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 36,161 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 36,161 miles

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

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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V588 GRF is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V588 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 V588 GRF registered?

V588 GRF is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V588 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V588 GRF shows 24 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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