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V664 GRF

2000 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,021 mi
Last recorded75,021 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV664 GRF
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,021 miles

Engine oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 75,021 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 70,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 64,099 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 May 2009 61,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 61,441 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2008 59,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,232 miles

as before

Fail 19 Apr 2007 55,223 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,074 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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V664 GRF is a 2000 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 86,381 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 V664 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 26 years old, this Rover 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V664 GRF registered?

V664 GRF is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V664 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V664 GRF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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